Burns

American  

[burnz] / bɜrnz /

noun

1. Arthur F(rank), 1904–1987, U.S. economist, born in Austria: chairman of the Federal Reserve Board 1970–78.

2. George Nathan Birnbaum, 1896–1996, U.S. comedian (partner and husband of Gracie Allen).

3. Robert, 1759–96, Scottish poet.

4. Tommy Noah Brusso, 1881–1955, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1906–08.

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Burns British  

/ bɜːnz /

noun

1. Robert . 1759–96, Scottish lyric poet. His verse, written mostly in dialect, includes love songs, nature poetry, and satires. Auld Lang Syne and Tam o' Shanter are among his best known poems

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Example Sentences

His father, who helped manage the new Burns Harbor plant for Bethlehem Steel, chose to move his family half an hour northeast along the dunes rather than west where more Black Midwesterners lived.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

In another example of Anthropic’s bumpy relationship with the White House, a former researcher at the company named Collin Burns had been in place to lead a government office that evaluates the best AI models.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“The affordability picture has changed in Florida almost more than anywhere else in the country,” said Eric Finnigan, vice president of demographics research at John Burns Research & Consulting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Sam Burns, another American, is one shot off the lead, while McIlroy's close friend Shane Lowry is fourth on nine under after a four-under 68.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Old Charley Burns didn’t survive the avalanche of bad publicity, lawsuits, and criminal charges being hurled at him.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor