U.S.-looking
|juː-ɛs-lʊk-ɪŋ|
/ˌjuːˈɛs ˈlʊkɪŋ/
appears American
Etymology
'U.S.-looking' originates from modern English, combining the abbreviation 'U.S.' (short for 'United States') and the participial adjective-forming element 'looking' (from 'look').
'looking' descends from Old English 'lōcian' meaning 'to look' (see also Middle English 'loken'), which developed into the modern verb 'look' plus the suffix '-ing' to form participles and adjectival compounds such as 'U.S.-looking'.
Initially, the root 'look' meant 'to use the eyes' or 'to appear in a certain way'; over time, the participial form came to be used adjectivally to mean 'having the appearance of,' giving the compound its current sense of 'appearing American.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the appearance, style, or characteristics that suggest the United States or American origin; looking like something typical of the U.S.
The new mall is distinctly U.S.-looking with its wide food court and big-brand stores.
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Last updated: 2026/01/12 03:10