Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
americano
noun
/ˌɛ.məˈrɪ.kə.noʊ/
Definition
A term used to refer to an American, typically someone from the United States.
Examples
- The Americano coffee is made by diluting espresso with hot water.
- Many tourists refer to themselves as ‘americanos’ when traveling abroad.
Meaning
In a broader context, while ‘americano’ literally translates to ‘American’, it can also denote certain cultural phenomena, especially in culinary terms (like the Americano coffee).
Synonyms
- Yankee
- United States citizen