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americana

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //əˌmɛɹəˈkænə// amer·i·cana

n. things that are typical of American culture, history, or life. It often refers to objects like old signs, music, or clothes that feel very American.

n. artifacts, documents, or cultural items related to the history, geography, folklore, and cultural heritage of the United States. Often refers to objects with nostalgic or aesthetic value.


SIMPLE

The diner was decorated with classic Americana.

CONTEXTUAL

His collection of Americana includes vintage baseball cards, old neon signs, and original folk music recordings.

COMPLEX

The film captures a specific slice of mid-century Americana, portraying the rise of the suburban middle class through the lens of backyard barbecues and chrome-heavy automobiles.

Origin

From America + -ana.

Usage

Typically treated as a collective noun; it does not take a plural form.

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