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

But this slice of Americana has been beset by a series of crises that stretch back more than half a century. —Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024

Now a decade old, Little Village has served as the home and launching pad for a variety of talented musicians who dwell in the kind of Americana genres – blues, folk, gospel, etc. – that the mainstream record industry doesn’t pay much attention to these days. —Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024

Garcia, who was born in California, was living in Virginia; the album leaned toward indie-rock and Americana. —Jon Pareles, New York Times, 3 June 2024

Yet, within this grand space lies a hidden gem—The Balcony, Sportsbook, Speakeasy, and Americana Room, spanning over 11,000 square feet of versatile luxury. —Branded Content Contributor, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1