South American

adjective

: of, relating to, or characteristic of South America (a continent of the western hemisphere lying between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans southeast of North America) or its people

South American noun

plural South Americans

Examples of South American in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bacalao with melted leeks comes from the Spanish side of Lane’s brain, finished with a South American seaweed salt for umami and grip. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

The South American nation is the world’s largest producer of cocaine. — Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2026

Raúl Pérez, a geologist with Spain’s Geological and Mining Institute, described the earthquake as a complex subduction event involving the Nazca and South American tectonic plates. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

This South American location gives brands in the Americas access to shorter lead times, easier collaboration and possible financial savings tied to transportation and duties. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above