Adrian

American  

[ey-dree-uhn] / ˈeɪ dri ən /

noun

1. Edgar Douglas, 1889–1977, English physiologist: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1932.

2. (Gilbert), 1903–59, U.S. fashion and costume designer.

3. Hadrian.

4. a city in southeastern Michigan.

5. a first name: from a Latin word meaning “from Hadria,” an ancient city in northern Italy.

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Adrian British  

/ ˈeɪdrɪən /

noun

1. Edgar Douglas, Baron Adrian. 1889–1977, English physiologist, noted particularly for his research into the function of neurons: shared with Sherrington the Nobel prize for physiology and medicine 1932

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Example Sentences

The new Adrian Newey-designed Aston Martin car is radically different to the others on the grid, although all have undergone major changes as teams adapt to new regulations on chassis and engines.

From Barron's

It makes for a wily and endearing tale, and in Adrian Nathan West’s excellent translation, the writing is remarkably untroubled by the stylistic sclerosis that can afflict writers with Vargas Llosa’s prestige.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The market has suddenly turned into a sniper’s alley as the spotlight turns on sectors that could be disrupted by AI automation, disintermediation and obsolescence,” Deutsche Bank analyst Adrian Cox said Monday.

From Barron's

“The market has suddenly turned into a sniper’s alley as the spotlight turns on sectors that could be disrupted by AI automation, disintermediation and obsolescence,” Deutsche Bank analyst Adrian Cox said Monday.

From Barron's

“It sucks to see something happen like that to him,” said Kings teammate Adrian Kempe, who is playing in the Olympics for Sweden.

From Los Angeles Times