Nathan

[ ney-thuhn ]

noun

1. (in the Bible) a prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon.
2. George Jean, 1882–1958, U.S. drama critic, author, and editor.
3. Robert, 1894–1985, U.S. novelist and poet.
4. a male given name.

Nathan

/ ˈneɪθən /

noun

1. Old Testament a prophet at David's court (II Samuel 7:1–17; 12:1–15)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nathan¹

Ultimately from Hebrew Nāthān “he (God) gave”

Example Sentences

After New Zealand resumed on 155-6, Nathan Smith was pinned in front of leg stump and, in the same over, Matt Henry palpably leg-before to a full delivery.

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If Phillips, at gully off the bowling of debutant Nathan Smith, held Brook's first offering, England would have been 77-5.

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The off-spinner accounted for Tom Blundell and Nathan Smith, then ended a rapid eighth-wicket partnership of 46 when Matt Henry was caught at long-on.

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Ms Barnes joined Nathan Campbell, another groom from the latest series, on the BBC Points West sofa.

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New Zealand, fresh from a breathtaking 3-0 series win in India, welcome prolific batter Kane Williamson back from injury and give a first cap to seamer Nathan Smith, who spent part of last summer with Worcestershire.

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