America

[ uh-mer-i-kuh ]

noun

1. United States.
2. North America.
3. South America.
4. Also called the Americas. North and South America considered together.

America

/ əˈmɛrɪkə /

noun

1. short for the United States of America
2. Also calledthe Americas the American continent, including North, South, and Central America

“America”

1. An American patriotic hymn from the nineteenth century, sung to the tune of the national anthem of Great Britain , “God Save the Queen.” It begins, “My country, 'tis of thee.”

Word History and Origins

Origin of America¹

C16: from Americus , Latin form of Amerigo ; after Amerigo Vespucci

Example Sentences

The now-thought leader of the Make America Healthy Again platform also said that “outright Nazis” inside Trump’s orbit were advanced by the “cowards” and “bootlickers” within his camp.

From Salon

In his 20s he went on several long-distance cycling trips, including a 24,568-kilometer crossing of the Americas, from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, which his team completed in a record 310 days.

From Science Magazine

After decades in comedy and working as America's favorite talk show host, DeGeneres is settled in Cotswolds, England.

From Salon

I think if America is a dream country, we have dreams around capitalism.

From Salon

In a statement Friday, Trump said of Leavitt “I have the utmost confidence she will excel at the podium, and help deliver our message to the American People as we, Make America Great Again.”

From Salon

How Do You Spell America?

Spelling tips for America

It can be difficult to remember how to spell the word America because it’s a place name that’s thought to be derived from a person’s name (Amerigo Vespucci). 

How to spell America: To remember how to spell America, think of a woman named Erica introducing herself: “Hi, I am Erica.”