Arthur

American  

[ahr-ther] / ˈɑr θər /

noun

1. Chester Alan, 1830–86, 21st president of the U.S. 1881–85.

2. legendary king in ancient Britain: leader of the Knights of the Round Table.

3. a first name.

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Arthur British  

/ ˈɑːθə /

noun

1. a legendary king of the Britons in the sixth century _ad , who led Celtic resistance against the Saxons: possibly based on a historical figure; represented as leader of the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot

2. Chester Alan. 1830–86, 21st president of the US (1881–85)

3. informal to be in a state of confusion

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Example Sentences

Private-equity interest has made deal multiples in the sector slightly inflated, according to Arthur Beisner, a broker at Transworld Business Advisors, where he counsels HOA managers and other companies on sales and acquisitions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

"It's an interesting new market where Europe is strong... Europe has significant high-end manufacturing companies," chief executive Arthur Mensch told reporters ahead of the company's AI conference in the French capital.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Her third husband, playwright Arthur Miller, suggests the purchases were largely a pose: In his memoir, he wrote that aside from some short stories and Colette’s “Cheri” she likely never read anything start to finish.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

France's Arthur Fils is fifth in the ATP's seasonal race - behind Sinner, Alcaraz, Zverev and Medvedev - but has been ruled out of his home major with a hip injury.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Arthur had refused to discuss taking over Garfield's duties under those circumstances.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow