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Definition of American English
1. Noun. The English language as used in the United States.
Generic synonyms: English, English Language
Specialized synonyms: Aave, African American English, African American Vernacular English, Black English, Black English Vernacular, Black Vernacular, Black Vernacular English, Ebonics
Derivative terms: American
Definition of American English
1. Proper noun. The form of the English language that is chiefly used in the United States, contrasted with British English and that of other places. ¹
2. Proper noun. The form of the English language that is chiefly used in North America, contrasted with British English and that of other places. ¹
3. Adjective. Of or relating to, or spoken or written in American English. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of American English
Literary usage of American English
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Cambridge History of American Literature by William Peterfield Trent (1921)
"American English has a history that entitles it to consideration. ... American
English is not uniform. But neither is British English uniform. ..."
2. Popular Science Monthly (1906)
"Before pointing out the variations of our American English from British English,
it may be interesting to note the source of our American vernacular, ..."
3. The Publishers Weekly by R.R. Bowker Company, Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association (1894)
"... literature of the year was derived—American, English, or Continental—the number
of books that were manufactured in the United States—American, English, ..."
4. The American Journal of Psychology by Granville Stanley Hall, Edward Bradford Titchener (1911)
"You sort, and you find nothing but American, English and French pieces. And your
conclusion is summarily rejected, on the ground that you have had special ..."
5. The Library of Literary Criticism of English and American Authors by Charles Wells Moulton (1904)
"... his familiarity with the best productions of American, English, German and
French genius; the severe mental and moral discipline of Brook Farm, ..."
6. The American Historical Review by American historical association (1900)
"2 It was a great mistake, these wise-acres assured the government, to suppose
that the " American English are fitted for military purposes without the ..."
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