Americanisms

/əˈmerɪkənɪzəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of americanism; multiple American characteristics, customs, words, or ideas that are distinctively American.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'americanism,' formed by adding '-s.' Used when discussing multiple examples of American linguistic or cultural distinctiveness.

Kelly Says

Dictionaries of 'Americanisms' became bestsellers in the 1800s as people were fascinated (and sometimes horrified) by how American English was diverging from the 'proper' British version.

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