How to use American
American works as both a noun and an adjective. In a sentence, choose the form that matches whether you are describing a person, a group or something connected with the United States.
Forms in English
English demonyms usually do not change for masculine and feminine forms. The important distinction is often between adjective, singular noun and plural noun.
| Main demonym | American |
|---|---|
| Adjective | American |
| One person | American |
| Plural | Americans |
Precision note
American is the common demonym in English. Use U.S. American when you need to avoid ambiguity with the Americas as a whole.
Another useful form is U.S. American.
Examples in English
- “An American writer was included in the programme.”
- “Several Americans took part in the discussion.”
- “The article described an American cultural event in a neutral way.”
Common questions about the United States
What is the demonym for the United States?
The English demonym for the United States is American.
What do you call one person from the United States?
One person from the United States can be called an American.
What is the plural form?
The plural form used here is Americans.