webster

IPA: wˈɛbstɝ

Root Word: Webster

noun

  • An English surname originating as an occupation for someone who was a weaver.
  • Any of various dictionaries published under the name Webster.
  • (humorous) Nickname for a person who is a walking dictionary.
  • A placename
  • A locality in the County of Grande Prairie No. 1, north-west Alberta, Canada.
  • A number of places in the United States:
  • A neighbourhood of San Diego, California.
  • An unincorporated community in Yolo County, California.
  • A minor city in Sumter County, Florida.
  • An unincorporated community in Hancock County, Illinois.
  • A township and unincorporated community therein, in Wayne County, Indiana.
  • A minor city in Keokuk County, Iowa.
  • An unincorporated community in Madison County, Iowa.
  • An unincorporated community in Breckinridge County, Kentucky.
  • Former name of Sabattus, Maine.
  • A town and census-designated place therein, in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • A township and unincorporated community therein, in Rice County, Minnesota.
  • An unincorporated community in Dodge County, Nebraska.
  • A town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
  • A town and village therein, in Monroe County, New York.
  • A town in Jackson County, North Carolina.
  • An unincorporated community in Ramsey County, North Dakota.
  • An unincorporated community in Darke County, Ohio.
  • A ghost town in Putnam County, Ohio.
  • A small city, the county seat of Day County, South Dakota.
  • A city in Harris County, Texas.
  • An unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia.
  • An unincorporated community in Taylor County, West Virginia.
  • A village in Burnett County, Wisconsin.
  • A town in Vernon County, Wisconsin.
  • (now historical) A weaver (originally, specifically female).
  • Ellipsis of Webster City. [A city, the county seat of Hamilton County, Iowa, United States, named after Daniel Webster. Former name: Newcastle.]
  • Ellipsis of Webster County. [One of 159 counties in Georgia, United States. County seat: Preston.]
  • Ellipsis of Webster Parish. [One of 64 parishes in Louisiana, United States, the equivalent of a county in other US states.. Parish seat: Minden.]
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Examples of "webster" in Sentences

  • This is a speech by daniel webster.
  • It cites webster in addition to wordnet.
  • It is to be found in the unabridged Webster.
  • The name is part of the fabric of the town of Webster.
  • Merriam webster doesn't list it as a trademark either.
  • Nikki Webster arrives in beachwear and bask in the light.
  • Webster's research was in the field of acoustics and mechanics.
  • His descendants are numerous, and include lexicographer Noah Webster.
  • That would gibe with dictionaries such as Merriam Webster and Dictionary.com.
  • In 2009 Molly struck up a friendship with her husband's workmate Kevin Webster.

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