🇺🇸americanism

noun
/əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

Meaning

A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.

Example Sentences

The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.

Synonyms

expression, idiom, phrase, usage, colloquialism

Antonyms

briticism, anglicism

Collocations

common Americanism, linguistic Americanism, cultural Americanism

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