Definition
Australia: a country southeast of Asia, next to New Zealand (it is associated with koalas, kangaroos, and barbecues!)
an Australian: someone from Australia
(an) Australian (hat): (a hat) from Australia or in the Australian style
- "Pilot : G'day everyone and welcome aboard Billabong Airlines Flight 172 to Sydney, Australia."
- "Horatio : ...I took her to Australia... But she was eaten by "Sharky" the shark."
- "They are a typical Australian couple, and they are going to welcome us in their typical Australian home."
- "We can show our guests a bit of Australia, and then eat so much that we all throw up!"
- "Is that Australian slang for "have a duel"?"
- "Joan Wayne's grisly death has captured the imagination of Australians everywhere;"
- "Tell me all about this "Australia"."
- "So, before we land in Australia, do you have any questions?"
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