Lucas

American  

[loo-kuhs] / ˈlu kəs /

noun

1. George, born 1944, U.S. film director.

2. a male given name, form of Luke.

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Lucas British  

/ ˈluːkəs /

noun

1. George. born 1944, US film director, producer, and writer of screenplays. Films include American Graffiti (1973) and Star Wars (1977) and its prequels The Phantom Menace (1999), Attack of the Clones (2002), and Revenge of the Sith (2005)

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Example Sentences

"Lucas has made it clear that, for personal and family reasons, he wishes to return home to Brazil and make a fresh start," said the statement.

From Barron's

“I think it’s a grave mistake to think the change in the personnel on the ground constitutes a change in policy,” said Lucas Guttentag, a professor of law at Stanford University who specializes in immigration.

From Los Angeles Times

HR consultant Rachel Lucas said about 75% of businesses in Jersey had fewer than 10 staff, which meant parental leave requests often had a big impact.

From BBC

He followed Mr. Lucas out of the cafeteria, down the hallway, and into the main office.

From Literature

Suarez redeemed himself and ignited the home crowd with a clinical finish to beat Lucas Chevalier after 74 minutes.

From Barron's