Americana

plural noun

Amer·​i·​ca·​na ə-ˌmer-ə-ˈkä-nə How to pronounce Americana (audio)
-ˌmər-,
-ˌme-rə-,
-ˈka-nə How to pronounce Americana (audio)
1
: materials concerning or characteristic of America, its civilization, or its culture
broadly : things typical of America
2
: American culture
3
: a genre of American music having roots in early folk and country music

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Oglesby expresses that the brand’s lookbook imagery further emphasizes their affinity for showcasing the interchangeable wearability of their Americana offerings no matter one’s gender. Julian Randall, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025 Of those shuttered effective today are the AMC Americana in Glendale, the AMC Universal City Walk (the Uni Theme Park is closed today), AMC Topanga 12, Regal Sherman Oaks, the iPic Pasadena, and the Regal La Canada 8 among others. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025 Due out on November 29, 2024, this track continues Coons’ tradition of merging personal tales with a blend of Americana and acoustic guitar influences. Spin Contributor, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025 Flavor brings an authentically local culinary experience to guests of Americana Kitchen and our other outlets, by giving them the opportunity to savor the true flavors of South Florida. Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for Americana 

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Americana was in 1841

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“Americana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Americana. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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