Adrian

American  

[ey-dree-uhn] / ˈeɪ dri ən /

noun

1. Edgar Douglas, 1889–1977, English physiologist: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1932.

2. (Gilbert), 1903–59, U.S. fashion and costume designer.

3. Hadrian.

4. a city in southeastern Michigan.

5. a first name: from a Latin word meaning “from Hadria,” an ancient city in northern Italy.

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Adrian British  

/ ˈeɪdrɪən /

noun

1. Edgar Douglas, Baron Adrian. 1889–1977, English physiologist, noted particularly for his research into the function of neurons: shared with Sherrington the Nobel prize for physiology and medicine 1932

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Example Sentences

“Her practices are intense — she knows what she’s doing,” added junior linebacker Adrian Lopez, who was an All-League first teamer last fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Adrian Tucker was the manager who gave Ingle her first cap, in an era when the landscape was very different in women's football.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Last month, at Beyond the Streets gallery on La Brea Avenue, Dead City’s four members — singer Mike, drummer Grumpy, guitarist Meka and bassist Adrian — met for a rare interview.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Today, in the private-credit market, “incentives are better aligned,” the IMF’s Adrian said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

“They’re for us, but it’s a group thing? My friends Lucy and Adrian and Jules are going, too.”

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti