webster

¹ American  

[web-ster] / ˈwɛb stər /

noun

Archaic.

1. a weaver.

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Webster ² American  

[web-ster] / ˈwɛb stər /

noun

1. Daniel, 1782–1852, U.S. statesman and orator.

2. John, c1580–1625?, English dramatist.

3. Margaret, 1905–72, British stage director, producer, and actress, born in the U.S.

4. Noah, 1758–1843, U.S. lexicographer and essayist.

5. William H(edgcock) born 1924, U.S. judge and government official: director of the FBI 1978–87 and of the CIA 1987–91.

6. a city in central Massachusetts.

7. Informal. Also Webster's. a dictionary of the English language.

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Webster ¹ British  

/ ˈwɛbstə /

noun

1. Daniel. 1782–1852, US politician and orator

2. John. ?1580–?1625, English dramatist, noted for his revenge tragedies The White Devil (?1612) and The Duchess of Malfi (?1613)

3. Noah. 1758–1843, US lexicographer, famous for his American Dictionary of the English Language (1828)

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webster ² British  

/ ˈwɛbstə /

noun

1. an archaic word for weaver

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Etymology

Origin of webster

before 1100; Middle English; Old English webbestre. See web, -ster

Example Sentences

Admiring the stationery and figurines at the original Webster’s Pharmacy and gawking at the endless array of birds at Steve’s Pets shop.

From Los Angeles Times

Though the landmark came with a flick for four over mid-wicket off Beau Webster's spin, Bethell's first ton was moulded in a style from the old school.

From BBC

But after Brook was lbw on review to a sharp off-break from Beau Webster, Will Jacks joined the list of England batters to get out to a ridiculous shot on this tour.

From BBC

The left-hander spent 23 balls in the 90s, seven of them on 99, before skipping down the pitch to clip Webster to mid-wicket for four.

From BBC

It was Webster's intervention in the evening session that halted England's momentum, just as the tourists were moving towards a promising position.

From BBC