Americana

[ uh-mer-i-kan-uh, -kah-nuh, -key-nuh ]

noun

1. (often used with a plural verb) books, papers, maps, etc., relating to America, especially to its history, culture, and geography.
2. (used with a singular verb) a collection of such materials.

Americana

/ əˌmɛrɪˈkɑːnə /

plural noun

1. objects, such as books, documents, relics, etc, relating to America, esp in the form of a collection
2. all forms of traditional music indigenous to America, and their modern variants

Word History and Origins

Origin of Americana¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; Americ(a) + -ana

Example Sentences

“They created some type of election Thunderdome with Americana scenes painted on the walls. About 20 pundits appear awkwardly trapped on live stream,” another X user said.

From Salon

The denim work jacket and long apron are made in L.A. and designed by Leon, who grew up in L.A. “obsessed with this whole Americana vibe.”

From Los Angeles Times

As a part of that scheme, about $6 million in gold bars and coins were purchased and moved through an apartment a few blocks from The Americana at Brand in Glendale, according to the indictment.

From Los Angeles Times

The subtitle of “Robeson” is, in fact, “Unpacking a Classical Americana Electro-Gospel Acid Trip.”

From Los Angeles Times

He found deeper connections between the West African culture of his parents, and the Americana they adopted.

From Los Angeles Times