American dream



American dream

the idealistic notion that Americans are preoccupied with obtaining certain materialistic goals. The American dream of home ownership, a car in the garage, and a chicken in every pot started in the early thirties.
See also: American, dream

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Yuzukiyoo-zoo-keeJapanese
Oksanaahk-SAH-nah (Russian)Ukrainian, Russian
Marion (2)MER-ee-ən, MAR-ee-ənEnglish
MÁŠA-Czech
Xaver-German
Constantina-Late Roman