Aitken

[ eyt-kuhn ]

noun

1. Robert Grant, 1864–1951, U.S. astronomer.
2. William Maxwell. Lord William Maxwell Aitken Beaverbrook.

Aitken

/ ˈeɪtkɪn /

noun

1. AitkenRobert Grant18641951MUSSCIENCE: astronomer Robert Grant. 1864–1951, US astronomer who discovered over three thousand double stars
2. See Beaverbrook
   AitkenWilliam Maxwell William Maxwell See Beaverbrook

Example Sentences

Aitken told the lawmakers visiting from the British Parliament that Glasgow has struggled with services because of the pandemic.

From Washington Post

Aitken and Jeffray found that a sharp knife just didn’t do the trick in a timely fashion, so, somewhat shockingly, they created a chainsaw as a more precise and humane option.

From Popular-Science

Aitken opened the door a crack to wave, smiling broadly upon seeing all of the familiar faces.

From Washington Post

Before the quarantine, Aitken had to test negative for the coronavirus — and that test took place outside the weight room, where some of his teammates were lifting.

From Washington Post

Aitken contributed six goals and three assists during the surge.

From Washington Post

The skin colour and texture, eyes and hair were then added by Janice Aitken, of the university's art college.

From The Daily Beast

The friend suggested he use the names of acquaintances James Aitken and Harry Bond.

From The Daily Beast

Fleming made the right choice: No actor could find heat in “Aitken … Harry Aitken.”

From The Daily Beast

And inside the lavish 900-person dinner, the art continued: Aitken was the unseen master of ceremonies behind the event.

From The Daily Beast

Lee Aitken is an editor and writer who has worked at Time Inc.

From The Daily Beast

The other test, that of Mr. Aitken, depends on the condensation of steam.

From Project Gutenberg

A great book by a big man—Sir Max Aitken deserves not merely compliments and unstinted praise, but thanks as well.

From Project Gutenberg

Mrs. Aitken is apparently a lesser Mrs. Browning, cast in a Scotch mould.

From Project Gutenberg

The characters in Mrs. Aitken's sketch are weak and thin, and the verse intolerable.

From Project Gutenberg

The correspondence between her and Dr. Aitken is especially voluminous.

From Project Gutenberg