New American

English

Adjective

New American (not comparable)

1. Belonging to a style of modern American fusion cuisine originating in the 1980s, with innovative use of seasoning and sauces.
   • 2009, David Hoekstra, Alice Von Housen, Laurie Levy, The Unofficial Guide to Chicago, page 259:

     While chefs come and go here and the resulting output hovers between three and a half and five stars, Seasons delivers a quality New American dining experience with formal pampering on the side.

   • 2011, Vincent J. Guihan, New American Vegan, page 5:

     Further, as its title suggests, the book is also focused specifically on New American vegan cuisine […]

Noun

New American (plural New Americans)

1. A supporter of the New American Movement, a left-wing political movement founded in 1971.
2. A supporter of the New American Independent Party, a political party founded in 2004.