Asian American

noun

variants or less commonly Asian-American

ˈā-zhən-ə-ˈmer-ə-kən 

plural Asian Americans also Asian-Americans

: an American of Asian descent

Asian American adjective

or less commonly Asian-American

Examples of Asian American in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ahead of America's 250th anniversary, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) and Wong Fu Productions have launched 'The United States of Asian+America,' a new YouTube series spotlighting AAPI visionaries whose contributions have shaped modern America. — Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

The initiative, known as CEEC, will be supported by The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) and the Robert & Lien Chen Family Foundation. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 June 2026

Belief in the American Dream remains strongest among Republicans (76%) but has declined over time, especially among Hispanics, Asian American/Pacific Islanders, women and young adults. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 17 June 2026

Choi, the founder of Geem seaweed snacks, said seeing her products in mainstream grocery stores means coming full circle for her experience as an Asian American. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 29 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Asian American

noun

variants also Asian-American

: an American who has Asian ancestors

Asian American adjective

also Asian-American