Adam

American  

[ad-uhm, a-dahn] / ˈæd əm, aˈdɑ̃ /

noun

1. the name of the first man, according to the Bible: husband of Eve and progenitor of the human race.

2. Adolphe Charles 1803–56, French composer of comic opera and ballet music.

3. James, 1730–94, and his brother Robert, 1728–92, English architects and furniture designers.

4. Lambert Sigisbert 1700–59, and his brother Nicholas Sébastien 1705–78, French sculptors.

5. a first name.

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adjective

1. of or relating to the style of architecture, decoration, or furnishings associated with Robert and James Adam, characterized by free adaptation of ancient Roman forms and interiors treated with delicate ornament generally painted in light, vivid colors.

idioms

1. not know from Adam, to be unacquainted with.

   He says hello to us every morning, but we don't know him from Adam.

2. the old Adam, the natural tendency toward sin.

   He attributed his wild outburst to the old Adam in him.

Adam ¹ British  

/ ˈædəm /

noun

1. Old Testament the first man, created by God: the progenitor of the human race (Genesis 2–3)

2. to have no knowledge of or acquaintance with someone

3. the evil supposedly inherent in human nature

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Adam ² British  

noun

1. Adolphe. 1803–56, French composer, best known for his romantic ballet Giselle (1841)

2. Robert. 1728–92, Scottish architect and furniture designer. Assisted by his brother, James, 1730–94, he emulated the harmony of classical and Italian Renaissance architecture

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adjective

1. in the neoclassical style made popular by Robert Adam

Adam More Idioms  

1. see not know from Adam.

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Etymology

Origin of Adam

From the Hebrew word ādhām literally, “man”

Example Sentences

Adam Shanks of the Helena Police Department said it was contacted by detectives with the LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division to assist with an arrest.

From Los Angeles Times

At the time of the tour, Davis had recently finished directing “Billy Madison,” which launched the movie career of Adam Sandler.

From Los Angeles Times

Adam Baron, a fellow at the New America think tank, said despite the "ferocious" public attacks, "there's still a bit of a ways to go" before a full-blown rupture.

From Barron's

Adam Jonas compares his approach as a top researcher at Morgan Stanley MS -2.21%decrease; red down pointing triangle to a lobster fisherman.

From The Wall Street Journal

The new venture will be headed by Adam Presser, who previously worked as TikTok’s head of operations and trust and safety.

From Los Angeles Times