all-Amer·i·can

all-Amer·i·can
/ˌɑːləˈmerəkən/ adj
1 : having qualities that are thought to be typical of people in the U.S. or that are widely admired in the U.S.

a wholesome all-American boy

her all-American optimism

2 a : selected as one of the best in the U.S. in a particular sport

an all-American football player

He was all-American twice when he played college football.

2 b : having only all-American players

an all-American football team

3 : consisting entirely of Americans or of American elements

The tennis tournament will have an all-American final. [=both players in the final are American]

all-American noun, pl -cans [count]

He was an all-American in football.


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