All-American

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. sıfat Comprising things that are wholly from the United States of America; completely made in the United States.

   “"All-American" Transformers. Perfected first, from the stand-point of correct engineering, by proper turns radio, impedance and shielding—then, in our latest models, given the finishing touches of outward beauty that the more critical eye demanded. […] Your dealer has "All-American" Transformers.”

2. sıfat Regarded as embodying the ideal qualities of the United States; typically American; (specifically) of a person: courageous, heroic; honest, wholesome, etc.

   “The [Davy] Crockett revival of the 1950's engineered by Walt Disney presented an all-American boy scout type as a mass-culture hero.”

3. sıfat Alternative letter-case form of All-American.

   “The highly anticipated all-American matchup between Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe — marking the first US Open semifinals between two US men in nearly 20 years — will cost you quite a few Honey Deuces to attend.”

4. isim A person or thing regarded as embodying the ideal qualities of the United States of America; typically American; (specifically) a person from the United States who is courageous, heroic, honest, wholesome, etc.

   “He was regarded by the other soldiers as an all-American for his courage in battle.”

5. isim Ellipsis of all-American athlete, player, team (chiefly sports), all-American boy, girl, person, or family (loosely, transferred sense)
6. isim Alternative letter-case form of All-American.
7. sıfat Of a person or a team, or some other thing: regarded as the best in the United States; of a team, composed entirely of members who are each the best from their state, league, or region.

   “He was an All-American basketball player last year.”

8. sıfat Of a regiment or division: composed of members from every state in the Union.
9. sıfat Alternative letter-case form of all-American.
10. isim A person or a team, or some other thing, regarded as the best in the United States; a team composed entirely of members who are each the best from their state, league, or region.

    “[Bennie] Oosterbaan won letters in football, basketball, and baseball, and was selected as an All-American end for three successive years.”

11. isim Ellipsis of All-American athlete, player, team (chiefly sports), All-American boy, girl, person, or family (loosely, transferred sense)
12. isim Alternative letter-case form of all-American.