Americanism
Pronunciation: /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/
Americanism (noun)
- A word, phrase, or way of speaking that is typical of the United States.
- A belief or habit that is seen as typical of American culture and society.
- A political idea or practice that is strongly connected with the United States.
Examples
- This book uses an Americanism that sounds natural in everyday speech.
- I learned an Americanism for ordering food, and it helped me speak faster.