Americanized

adjective

Amer·​i·​can·​ized ə-ˈmer-ə-kə-ˌnīzd 

-ˈmər-, 

-ˈme-rə-

: adapted or altered to have or conform to typically American characteristics : American in quality or character

As the flock became more educated and more Americanized, they wanted to be seen as real Americans.

—Joseph Nocera

an Americanized city

Examples of Americanized in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Now, understand that Kenner’s serves a very Americanized version of kolaches. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026

Attempts to sell the sport in the United States were often Americanized. — Beau Dure, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2026

In contrast, when there is less respect for a people or a place, the choice of an Americanized vowel rather than the more accurate native one might be preferred. — Valerie M. Fridland, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026

Red Pearl Restaurant, found in the back of Super Oriental Market, is popular for Americanized favorites like General Tso’s and traditional Chinese dishes such as sizzling chicken feet. — Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Americanized

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• institutionalised
• operationalized
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• undercapitalized
• acclimatized
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• alphabetized