Addison

American  

[ad-uh-suhn] / ˈæd ə sən /

noun

1. Joseph, 1672–1719, English essayist and poet.

2. Thomas, 1793–1860, English physician.

3. a town in NE Illinois.

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Addison British  

/ ˈædɪsən /

noun

1. Joseph. 1672–1719, English essayist and poet who, with Richard Steele, founded The Spectator (1711–14) and contributed most of its essays, including the de Coverley Papers

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Example Sentences

As a testament to the diversity of genres on display at Coachella, the festival's main stage will host influencer-turned-singer Addison Rae, as well as New York rockers The Strokes.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

James and Joy Shahabi founded an online ministry in 2013 and then established an in-person church in 2016, first at another site in St. Charles and then in 2018 at the current location in Addison.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Addison, who farms near Appleby, says fertiliser prices had also soared.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The only other characters identified in the program are Tybalt and Mercutio—Renan Cerdeiro and Shu Kinouchi, respectively, at my first performance; Addison Ector and Kyle Halford at my second.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Because I’ve just figured out why Carter Addison looks familiar.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli