Abbott

American  

[ab-uht] / ˈæb ət /

noun

1. Berenice, 1898–1991, U.S. photographer.

2. Edith, 1876–1957, and her sister Grace, 1878–1939, U.S. social reformers.

3. Edville Gerhardt 1871–1938, U.S. orthopedist.

4. George, 1887–1995, U.S. playwright, director, and producer.

5. Jacob, 1803–79, and his son, Lyman, 1835–1922, U.S. clergymen and writers.

6. Sir John Joseph Caldwell, 1821–93, Canadian political leader: prime minister 1891–92.

7. Robert Sengstake 1868–1940, U.S. newspaper publisher.

8. William Bud, 1898–1974, U.S. actor, producer, and comedian, best known as the straight man of Abbott and Costello.

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Example Sentences

The 39 MPs include prominent figures such as Diane Abbott, former whip and leading member of the Tribune group of Labour Vicky Foxcroft and Dan Carden, who leads the Blue Labour group of backbenchers.

From BBC

Newer venous closure devices from both Abbott and Cordis appear to be taking share from Haemonetics’ Vascade devices in electrophysiology procedures, and both companies have also hired dedicated sales teams focused on such procedures, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Television series – Musical or comedy “Abbott Elementary” “Hacks” “Nobody Wants This” “The Studio” “The Bear” “Only Murders in the Building”

From Los Angeles Times

HBO Max’s “The Pitt” and “The White Lotus,” Apple TV+’s “Severance” and “Pluribus,” Netflix’s “The Diplomat” and Apple’s “Slow Horses” were among the drama nominees, while comedy or musical series included “Abbott Elementary,” “The Bear,” “Hacks,” “Only Murders in the Building” and “The Studio.”

From Los Angeles Times

Netflix, which has historically opted to keep its series in-house, has said it would continue Warner Bros. operations, including selling shows to other networks, as Warner has in the past with “Abbott Elementary.”

From The Wall Street Journal