all-American
adjective
-ˈme-rə-\
Definition of all-American
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: selected (as by a poll of journalists) as one of the best in the U.S. in a particular category at a particular time
an all-American quarterback
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all-American
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of all-American
: having qualities that are thought to be typical of people in the U.S. or that are widely admired in the U.S.
sports : selected as one of the best in the U.S. in a particular sport
: having only all-American players
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