Simpson

American  

[simp-suhn] / ˈsɪmp sən /

noun

1. James Young, 1811–70, Scottish professor of obstetrics and obstetrician: pioneer in use of ether and chloroform as anesthetics.

2. O(renthal) J(ames), born 1946, U.S. football player.

3. Wallis Warfield. Windsor, Wallis Warfield, Duchess of.

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Simpson British  

/ ˈsɪmsən, ˈsɪmpsən /

noun

1. Sir James Young. 1811–70, Scottish obstetrician, who pioneered the use of chloroform as an anaesthetic

2. Wallis (Warfield) (ˈwɒlɪs). See Edward VIII

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Example Sentences

But McVay’s desire to not hurt Stafford’s feelings by not publicly giving Simpson a trademark, positive-infused welcome-to-L.A. moment seemed misguided.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

And Simpson will benefit from studying under him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

In Simpson, Klare and Trost, the Rams have added three offensive players to a team that is expected to be a favorite to play in Super Bowl LXI in February at SoFi Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Ty Simpson is hoping to learn everything he can from Rams star Matthew Stafford as the reigning MVP’s heir apparent at quarterback for the Rams.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

I couldn’t hep it; I said, ‘Love Simpson, you remind me of a crowin’ hen.’

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns