American English

English

Etymology

American + English. First use appears c. 1806, in a dictionary by Noah Webster; as an adjective, c. 1892.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

American English

  1. The form of the English language that is chiefly used in the United States, contrasted with British English or Canadian English and that of other places.
  2. The form of the English language that is chiefly used in North America, contrasted with Commonwealth English (British English and that of other places).

Synonyms

Translations

Adjective

American English (comparative more American English, superlative most American English)

  1. Of or relating to, or spoken or written in American English.

Quotations

  • For quotations using this term, see Citations:American English.

See also

  • Category:American English derivations
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