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.

---

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

---

Example Sentences

A pocket watch received by the Carpathia's Captain Arthur Rostron, from the wealthy widow of one of those aboard who perished, sold at auction in 2024 for a record-breaking £1.56m.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Willy Loman has no home to return to in the stark and shattering new revival of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” on Broadway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

I loved the scene in which Arthur fires off a peeved response to a hater in his comments.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Michele Arthur and Ruben Islas are hoping to see their horse Intrepido win in the Santa Anita Stakes and qualify for the 2026 Kentucky Derby.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

I went over and opened it and found in the corridor without, Arthur and Quincey in pajamas and slippers: the former spoke:—

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker