Walter

[vahl-ter, wawl-ter]

noun

1. Bruno Bruno Schlesinger, 1876–1962, German opera and symphony conductor, in U.S. after 1939.

2. Thomas Ustick 1804–87, U.S. architect.

3. a male given name.

Walter

noun

1. Bruno (ˈbruːno), real name Bruno Walter Schlesinger. 1876–1962, US conductor, born in Germany: famous for his performances of Haydn, Mozart, and Mahler

2. John . 1739–1812, English publisher; founded The Daily Universal Register (1785), which in 1788 became The Times

Example Sentences

“If the public would have this chance to decide again in Germany, I’m sure they would take nuclear,” said Walter Schumacher, a retired German mathematician who was one of the antinuclear protesters at Tihange.

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When Nixon had CIA Deputy Director Vernon Walters ask Gray, in the name of national security, to halt the FBI’s investigation, Felt and other agency insiders demanded that Gray get this order in writing.

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It summed up Wigan's defensive resolve and they finished the job with the final play as French put Sam Walters over as the Warriors reached a record-equalling 14th Grand Final.

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Professor Julia Walters, sister of Ms Perry, said Ofsted's new plans "still put school leaders at risk of public shaming", and urged the Education Secretary to halt the rollout.

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Jon Stewart, the Walter Cronkite of Comedy Central’s fake newsroom, says so every time “The Daily Show” is hailed for its perceived trustworthiness in the news and information space.

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