Allen

[ al-uhn ]

noun

1. (Charles) Grant (Blair·fin·die) [blair-, fin, -dee], Cecil PowerJ. Arbuthnot Wilson, 1848–99, British philosophical writer and novelist.
2. Ethan, 1738–89, American soldier in the Revolutionary War: leader of the “Green Mountain Boys” of Vermont.
3. Fred John Florence Sullivan, 1894–1956, U.S. comedian.
4. Frederick Lewis, 1890–1954, U.S. historian and editor.
5. Gracie Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen, 1905–64, U.S. comedian (partner and wife of George Burns).
6. Richard, 1760–1831, U.S. clergyman: a founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
7. William, 1532–1594, English Catholic cardinal in exile.
8. (William) Her·vey [hur, -vee], 1889–1949, U.S. novelist, poet, and biographer.
9. Woody Allen Stewart Konigsberg, born 1935, U.S. comedian, author, actor, and filmmaker.
10. a male given name.

Allen

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/ ˈælən /

noun

1. Bog of Allen
   Bog of Allen a region of peat bogs in central Ireland, west of Dublin. Area: over 10 sq km (3.75 sq miles)
2. Lough Allen
   Lough Allen a lake in Ireland, in county Leitrim

Allen

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/ ˈælən /

noun

1. AllenEthan17381789MUSMILITARY: soldier Ethan. 1738–89, American soldier during the War of Independence who led the Green Mountain Boys of Vermont
2. AllenLily1985FEnglishMUSIC: popular singerMUSIC: songwriter Lily (Rose Beatrice) , born 1985, English pop singer; one of the first performers to come to prominence through exposure on the networking website MySpace rather than through record release
3. AllenSir Thomas1944MBritishMUSIC: operatic baritone Sir Thomas. born 1944, British operatic baritone
4. AllenWoody1935MUSFILMS AND TV: comedianFILMS AND TV: writerBUSINESS: director Woody. real name Allen Stewart Konigsberg. born 1935, US film comedian, screenwriter, and director. His films as an actor and director include Annie Hall (1977), Manhattan (1979), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), Bullets over Broadway (1994), and Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)

Example Sentences

Allen met every one of his arguments with a forceful counterargument.

From The Daily Beast

Wally said, “One day, Woody Allen will pass, and people will wonder if he really lived.”

From The Daily Beast

Lily Allen explained away the poor sales and ho-hum critical reception to Sheezus by…basically blaming other people.

From The Daily Beast

Woody Allen once remarked that 80 or 90 % of life was just showing up.

From The Daily Beast

Brown was still sounding the alarm about one particular firm, Booz Allen Hamilton, when he was arrested on September 12, 2012.

From The Daily Beast

Colonels Allen and Arnold surprised Ticonderoga, which surrendered, without the loss of a man.

From Project Gutenberg

Col. Ethan Allen arrived from England, and was received with discharges of cannon.

From Project Gutenberg

Colonel Allen knew a good man when he saw one—he was not long in demonstrating that fact.

From Project Gutenberg

I shall tell you some stories about a little girl whose name was Bessie Allen.

From Project Gutenberg

For Allen Washburn, of whom Betty had spoken in connection with the ranch, was a very promising young lawyer.

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