American kitchen, noun phrase

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English, South African EnglishShow more Probably originally general English; now no longer in use except in South African English.
A fitted kitchen. Also attributive.
1966 H. Beck Meet Cape Wines (2nd ed.) 37The contributions which the U.S.A. has made to such comfort as we may enjoy in modern life must be fully acknowledged. The American kitchen bears witness to them. Even washing up is not the imposition it used to be.
1971 Daily News 23 Jan. 13 (advt)Large panelled lounge with fireplace, large American fitted kitchen.
1971 E. Prov. Herald 26 Jan. 22 (advt)Bathroom, separate toilet, American kitchen with breakfast nook.
1977 J. Sikakane Window on Soweto 32Some Soweto houses are equipped with a radiogram, a dining suite, an American kitchen scheme and a refrigerator.
1990 Homefinder 20 Apr. 6 (advt)French doors leading to La Cotta tiled private pool area. White American kitchen.
1991 F.G. Butler Local Habitation 184I decided to convert the old club buttery into an American kitchen for her.
A fitted kitchen. Also attributive.
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