all-American

¹all–Amer·i·can

adj \ˌȯl-ə-ˈmer-ə-kən, -ˈme-rə-\

Definition of ALL-AMERICAN

1

a also all–Amer·i·ca \-ə-kə\ : selected (as by a poll of journalists) as one of the best in the United States in a particular category at a particular time <an all–American quarterback> b : having only all-American participants <an all–American basketball team>

2

: composed wholly of American elements

3

: representative or typical of the United States or its ideals <an all–American boy> <her all–American optimism>

4

: of or relating to the American nations as a group

First Known Use of ALL-AMERICAN

1888