Lubbock

[ luhb-uhk ]

noun
  1. Sir John, 1st Baron Avebury, 1834–1913, English author, natural scientist, and statesman.

  2. a city in NW Texas.

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How to use Lubbock in a sentence

  • She noticed Mr. Lubbock's sleeve-links; they were new ones and very neat, of gold and platinum.

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  • Mr. Lubbock cleared his throat, fitted his fat finger-tips neatly together, and began to be sprightly.

    Happy House | Betsey Riddle, Freifrau von Hutten zum Stolzenberg
  • But she was in such distress that she had thought she must tell Maud about Lubbock and Payne.

    Happy House | Betsey Riddle, Freifrau von Hutten zum Stolzenberg
  • "I hope Lubbock & Payne are paying you well for the new masterpiece," he said, as she came up the steps laden with flowers.

    Happy House | Betsey Riddle, Freifrau von Hutten zum Stolzenberg
  • Then she showed him Messrs. Lubbock & Payne's letter, and explained about the five hundred pounds.

    Happy House | Betsey Riddle, Freifrau von Hutten zum Stolzenberg

British Dictionary definitions for Lubbock

Lubbock

/ (ˈlʌbək) /


noun
  1. a city in NW Texas: cotton market. Pop: 206 481 (2003 est)

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