Americana
plural noun
Amer·i·ca·na
ə-ˌmer-ə-ˈkä-nə 
-ˌmər-,
-ˌme-rə-,
-ˈka-nə
Examples of Americana in a Sentence
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Of course, Queen Bey recently dropped her Billboard 200-topping Cowboy Carter album (March 29), which pulled heavily from country and Americana, propelling it to simultaneous No. 1 debuts on Top Country Albums and Top Americana/Folk Albums.
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2024
With a chain of Salvation Army–esque stores that is beloved by locals (Mee & Gee) and another institution that is filled with Americana vibes (Midwest Vintage), the vintage scene here is eclectic.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
However, the recent revival of this style has inspired retailers to think outside of the box and explore incorporating Americana prints, like cowhide, to give a fresh twist to this country craze.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
Hayes Burger expands to Normal Heights Hayes Burger, the 4-year-old Americana smash burgers-and-fries eatery in Barrio Logan, opened it second location March 6 in Normal Heights.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
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—USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Browse more than 200 dealers of antiques, vintage jewelry, primitives, garden and architectural elements, mid-century collectibles, memorabilia, Americana and retro/vintage furniture.
—The Enquirer, 14 Apr. 2024
Taylor and Travis could grab a 6 p.m. table, stuff themselves with sushi, then walk around the Americana holding hands and buying Auntie Anne’s pretzels.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
At Surveyor, expect new takes on classic Americana fare for breakfast and brunch (think: chicken and waffles and a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Kyle Denis, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2024
With a chain of Salvation Army–esque stores that is beloved by locals (Mee & Gee) and another institution that is filled with Americana vibes (Midwest Vintage), the vintage scene here is eclectic.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
However, the recent revival of this style has inspired retailers to think outside of the box and explore incorporating Americana prints, like cowhide, to give a fresh twist to this country craze.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
Hayes Burger expands to Normal Heights Hayes Burger, the 4-year-old Americana smash burgers-and-fries eatery in Barrio Logan, opened it second location March 6 in Normal Heights.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
Sign up for This Swift Beat, USA TODAY's new weekly newsletter about all things Miss Americana.
—USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Browse more than 200 dealers of antiques, vintage jewelry, primitives, garden and architectural elements, mid-century collectibles, memorabilia, Americana and retro/vintage furniture.
—The Enquirer, 14 Apr. 2024
Taylor and Travis could grab a 6 p.m. table, stuff themselves with sushi, then walk around the Americana holding hands and buying Auntie Anne’s pretzels.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
At Surveyor, expect new takes on classic Americana fare for breakfast and brunch (think: chicken and waffles and a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Americana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Americana. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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