noun
Uncommon
Americana
uh-meh-rih-KA-nuh
Americana (noun) means Objects, images, or ideas that capture traditional American culture and history. Example: “The diner was decorated with Americana — old license plates, neon signs, and vintage road maps.”
noun
1
Objects, images, or ideas that capture traditional American culture and history.
"The diner was decorated with Americana — old license plates, neon signs, and vintage road maps."
2
A style of roots music blending folk, country, blues, and early rock and roll.
"The band's new album leans heavily into Americana, with steel guitar and porch-style harmonies."
How to use Americana
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA catch-all word for things that feel classically, nostalgically American — both as a look and as a music genre.
Common pairings
Americana music
a taste of Americana
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What does “Americana” mean?
The word “Americana” means objects, images, or ideas that capture traditional American culture and history. In plain terms, a catch-all word for things that feel classically, nostalgically American — both as a look and as a music genre.
How do you pronounce “Americana”?
“Americana” is pronounced uh-meh-rih-KA-nuh (/əˌmɛɹɪˈkænə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Americana” in a sentence?
Here is “Americana” used in a sentence: “The diner was decorated with Americana — old license plates, neon signs, and vintage road maps.”
What part of speech is “Americana”?
“Americana” is a noun.
Is “Americana” a common word?
“Americana” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Americana” have?
“Americana” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: objects, images, or ideas that capture traditional American culture and history.
