Americana (Noun)

Meaning

Any artifact (such as books or furniture or art) that is distinctive of America.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The antique shop was filled with americana, including vintage posters and old photographs of the Wild West.
• Her collection of americana included a rare first edition of Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer".
• The museum's exhibit on americana featured a beautifully restored 19th-century Conestoga wagon.
• The artist's use of americana in her paintings, such as old barns and rusty farm equipment, added a sense of nostalgia to her work.
• The flea market was a treasure trove of americana, with vendors selling everything from vintage baseball cards to antique quilts.

Hypernyms

• Artefact