South American

adjective

: of, relating to, or characteristic of South America (a continent of the western hemisphere lying between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans southeast of North America) or its people

South American noun

plural South Americans

Examples of South American in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As the South American and world champions tired, their self-control slipped. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026

In February 2025, three men alleged to be part of a South American theft group were indicted in the break-in at Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s home. — Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 19 July 2026

Late-match brilliance has become unsurprising from Argentina, a South American country of 47 million that’s 33rd in population and 24th in gross domestic product. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026

Cappponi, who spoke to the Herald before a press conference at Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) headquarters in Doral on Friday, just spent 18 days in the South American country. — Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above