Addison

American

[ad-uh-suhn] / ˈæd ə sən /

noun

Joseph, 1672–1719, English essayist and poet.
Thomas, 1793–1860, English physician.
a town in NE Illinois.

Addison British

/ ˈædɪsən /

noun

Joseph. 1672–1719, English essayist and poet who, with Richard Steele, founded The Spectator (1711–14) and contributed most of its essays, including the de Coverley Papers

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Example Sentences

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If prices could break above $4.50, it would confirm a major bull market and eventually point to levels above $15, said Addison.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Also, disruptions to the multimodal transport operator’s 1Q earnings from its Addison Lee business in the U.K. are probably temporary rather than structural.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Jenny Addison had a season ticket for Hearts for 20 years before she moved to Auckland, New Zealand in 2018.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

With nine stages, the festival will host a wide range of genres, including Brazil's Luisa Sonza, influencer-turned-singer Addison Rae, Britain's PinkPantheress, K-pop star Taemin and David Byrne, the legendary co-founder of the band Talking Heads.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Mrs. Addison comes over and pats me on the shoulder.

From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick

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