Adler

American  

[ad-ler, ahd-ler] / ˈæd lər, ˈɑd lər /

noun

1. Alfred, 1870–1937, Austrian psychiatrist and psychologist.

2. Cyrus, 1863–1940, U.S. religious leader and Jewish scholar.

3. Felix, 1851–1933, U.S. educator, reformer, and writer.

4. Kurt (Herbert), 1905–77, U.S. orchestra conductor, born in Austria.

5. Lawrence Cecil Larry, 1914–2001, U.S. harmonica player.

6. Mortimer (Jerome), 1902–91, U.S. philosopher, educator, and author.

7. Peter Hermann, 1899–1990, U.S. orchestra conductor, born in Austria-Hungary.

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Adler British  

/ ˈaːdlər /

noun

1. Alfred (ˈalfreːt). 1870–1937, Austrian psychiatrist, noted for his descriptions of overcompensation and inferiority feelings

2. Larry, full name Lawrence Cecil Adler. 1914–2001, US harmonica player

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Example Sentences

Adler notes that the company has a solid balance sheet and that the stock continues to look attractively valued.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Adler was Cheney’s deputy chief of staff and senior communications advisor from 2019 to 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

“It is quite popular because it’s visually striking,” said beverage director Jonathan Adler.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Adler says at last 180 writers have now said they will no longer take part in the festival, devastating its programme.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Sullivan admired both Root and Adler but believed they functioned on a lesser plane.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson