SINCE 1828
all-American
adjective
all-Amer·i·can
| \ ˌȯl-ə-ˈmer-ə-kən
, -ˈme-rə-\
, -ˈme-rə-\
Definition of all-American
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
or less commonly all-America \ -ə-kə
\
: 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
\
: 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
b
: having only all-American participants
an all-American basketball team
2
: composed wholly of American elements
3
: representative or typical of the U.S. or its ideals
an all-American boy her all-American optimism
4
: of or relating to the American nations as a group
all-American
nounDefinition of all-American (Entry 2 of 2)
1
or less commonly all-America
: one (such as an athlete) that is voted all-American
2
: one that has all-American qualities or characteristics
a clean-cut all-American
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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.
: selected as one of the best in the U.S. in a particular sport
: having only all-American players
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