Adler

American  

[ad-ler, ahd-ler] / ˈæd lər, ˈɑd lər /

noun

1. Alfred, 1870–1937, Austrian psychiatrist and psychologist.

2. Cyrus, 1863–1940, U.S. religious leader and Jewish scholar.

3. Felix, 1851–1933, U.S. educator, reformer, and writer.

4. Kurt (Herbert), 1905–77, U.S. orchestra conductor, born in Austria.

5. Lawrence Cecil Larry, 1914–2001, U.S. harmonica player.

6. Mortimer (Jerome), 1902–91, U.S. philosopher, educator, and author.

7. Peter Hermann, 1899–1990, U.S. orchestra conductor, born in Austria-Hungary.

---

Adler British  

/ ˈaːdlər /

noun

1. Alfred (ˈalfreːt). 1870–1937, Austrian psychiatrist, noted for his descriptions of overcompensation and inferiority feelings

2. Larry, full name Lawrence Cecil Adler. 1914–2001, US harmonica player

---

Example Sentences

I don’t remember who Lou Ann Adler is, but I’ve seen her name before.

From Literature

If Grandma Mae had been the one to write Lou Ann Adler in the emergency-contacts space, I would go there for sure.

From Literature

I write a note to Mom telling her that we’re going to Lou Ann Adler’s and leave it on the table under a mug.

From Literature

“Mrs. Adler? I’m Hank Hooperman, and this is Bridget, and we are your…” If she’s Grandma Mae’s friend, what does that make her to us?

From Literature

In the bright light of the foyer, Mrs. Adler’s eyes fasten on Boo.

From Literature