yankees
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈjæŋkiz// yan·kees
n. people from the United States, especially those from the northern states. It is also the name of a famous baseball team in New York.
n. a term identifying inhabitants of the United States, or more specifically, those from the New England or Northern regions. Often used internationally as a collective name for Americans, though it may carry a derogatory tone depending on the speaker's intent.
The Yankees won the baseball game last night.
During the international tournament, the local fans often referred to the visiting American players as Yankees.
Usage
Usually capitalized. In the United States, it specifically refers to people from the Northeast; internationally, it refers to any American.