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- american spanish/əˈmɛrɪkən ˈspanɪʃ/The varieties of the Spanish language spoken in the Americas.nounC1
- american staffordshire terrier/əˌmer.ɪ.kən ˌstæf.əd.ʃə ˈter.i.ər/A specific breed of medium-sized, muscular, short-haired dog, originally developed in the United States for fighting and later as a show dog and companion.nounC2
- american standard version/əˈmer.ɪ.kən ˈstæn.dəd ˈvɜː.ʒən/A specific, formal revision of the Bible published in the early 20th century, known for its literal translation philosophy.nounLow
- american stock exchange/əˈmɛrɪk(ə)n stɒk ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/A stock exchange, historically based in New York, known for trading stocks, options, and ETFs (particularly smaller companies).nounC1
- american tragedy, an/ən əˈmɛrɪkən ˈtrædʒədi/A disastrous event, often involving loss or suffering, which is characteristic of or occurs within the United States.nounlow
- american trypanosomiasis/əˈmɛrɪk(ə)n ˌtrɪpənəʊsəʊˈmʌɪəsɪs/A parasitic disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, transmitted by triatomine bugs, primarily affecting the Americas.nounRare (Specialized Medical Terminology)
- american twist/əˈmɛr.ɪ.kən twɪst/An unexpected turn of events or unconventional element, particularly in a style, story, or situation, that characteristically diverges from tradition or expectation.nounC1
- american wake/əˈmɛr.ɪ.kən weɪk/A social gathering held the night before someone emigrates from Ireland or a similar community, particularly to the United States.nounLow
- american water spaniel/əˈmɛrɪkən ˈwɔːtə ˈspanjəl/A specific breed of sporting dog originating in the United States, bred for retrieving waterfowl.nounC1-C2
- american wirehair/əˈmɛr.ɪ.kən ˈwaɪə.heə/A specific breed of domestic cat known for its distinctive wiry, coarse, and springy coat, and for being a natural mutation originating in the United States.nounlow
- american woodbine/əˈmɛr.ɪ.kən ˈwʊd.baɪn/A common name for Parthenocissus quinquefolia, a woody vine native to eastern North America, known for its five-leaflet leaves and blue-black berries.nounLow
- american, the/əˈmer.ɪ.kən/Of, from, or relating to the United States of America; a citizen or inhabitant of the United States.nounA1
- americana/əˌmɛr.ɪˈkɑː.nə/Artifacts, features, or cultural elements that are considered characteristic of the United States, its history, and its people, often evoking a sense of nostalgia or tradition.nounplural-nounlow
- americanism/əˈmɛr.ɪ.kə.nɪ.zəm/A word, phrase, or linguistic feature originating in or characteristic of the English language as spoken in the United States.nounC2
- americanist/əˈmɛr.ɪ.kə.nɪst/A scholar specializing in the study of the Americas, their languages, cultures, or history.nounC2
- americanization/əˌmɛr.ɪ.kə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/The process of making something or someone more American in character, culture, or style.nounC1
- americanize/əˈmɛrɪk(ə)nʌɪz/To make something or someone more like the United States in character, style, or system.verbverb-ambitransitiveC1/C2
- americano/əˌmɛrɪˈkɑːnəʊ/A type of coffee drink made by diluting a shot of espresso with hot water, resulting in a strength similar to but with a different flavour profile from traditional filter coffee.nounB1
- americanologist/əˌmɛr.ɪ.kənˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/A person who studies and is an expert on the United States, its society, politics, history, and culture.nounVery low (Technical/academic term)
- americium/ˌaməˈrɪsɪəm/A synthetic, radioactive chemical element with the symbol Am and atomic number 95.nounVery low
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