Americana

plural noun

Amer·​i·​ca·​na ə-ˌmer-ə-ˈkä-nə 

-ˌmər-,

-ˌme-rə-,

-ˈka-nə 

1

: materials concerning or characteristic of America, its civilization, or its culture

broadly : things typical of America

2

: American culture

3

: a genre of American music having roots in early folk and country music

Examples of Americana in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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But Joann’s imminent departure feels something like the end of an era, like a well-worn and well-loved bit of Americana is disappearing from the map. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025

But as Pax Americana begins to wane, with Donald Trump undercutting allies, eroding the rule of law and cozying up to autocrats, the studios face a question novel to their long history: Are American heroes still appealing — or even plausible — to vast swaths of the world? —Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025

Founded in Texas in 1982, Autry sneakers became a hit among tennis players for its sporty, Americana aesthetic. —Vogue, 2 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Americana

• canadiana
• nicotiana
• anabaena
• gentiana
• pollyanna
• anna
• canna
• chana
• grana
• kana
• manna
• nana