North American

adjective

: of or relating to North America (a continent of the western hemisphere including Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the countries of Central America) or its people

North American noun

plural North Americans

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That is the heart of this gem of a company, which was performed for one night only Saturday at the Auditorium and marks the official kickoff to its season highlighting North American dance. — Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 No North American sports franchise can claim such an accomplishment since the Shaq- and Kobe Bryant-led Lakers from 2000 to 2002. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 Iron Maiden have announced a surprise North American tour for 2027, a jaunt that’s billed as the third and final leg of the heavy metal legends’ 50th anniversary trek. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2026 Getting a quiet start is 20th Century Studios’ Whalefall, which is expected to reel in around $7 million from 3,065 North American theaters. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for North American

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1683, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of North American was in 1683

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