Greene

American  

[green] / grin /

noun

1. Graham, 1904–91, English novelist and journalist.

2. Nathanael, 1742–86, American Revolutionary general.

3. Robert, 1558–92, English dramatist and poet.

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Greene British  

/ ɡriːn /

noun

1. Graham. 1904–91, English novelist and dramatist; his works include the novels Brighton Rock (1938), The Power and the Glory (1940), The End of the Affair (1951), and Our Man in Havana (1958), and the film script The Third Man (1949)

2. Robert. ?1558–92, English poet, dramatist, and prose writer, noted for his autobiographical tract A Groatsworth of Wit bought with a Million of Repentance (1592), which contains an attack on Shakespeare

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Example Sentences

There is also growing concern within the House Republican caucus that Greene’s announcement is a canary in the coal mine and that multiple resignations will follow.

From Salon

Victoria Greene, founding partner at G Squared Private Wealth, calls the backdrop a “perfect storm” for the precious metals market.

From Barron's

Graham Greene dissects the human heart, laying bare its irreconcilable contradictions.

From The Wall Street Journal

After Joe Greene’s doctor unexpectedly retired, the New York City real-estate broker scrambled to renew prescriptions to treat his anxiety and depression.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nothing says Brooklyn like Spike Lee, so it made sense to photograph him where he is most recognized, in Fort Greene near his well-known office.

From Los Angeles Times