Arthur
Americannoun
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Chester Alan, 1830–86, 21st president of the U.S. 1881–85.
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legendary king in ancient Britain: leader of the Knights of the Round Table.
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a first name.
noun
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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
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Chester Alan. 1830–86, 21st president of the US (1881–85)
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informal to be in a state of confusion
Example Sentences
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And he took a close look at Arthur Miller’s version of “Enemy,” but he rejected the depiction of Stockmann’s character as the heroic whistleblower who stands alone with the truth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
For Williams, a return to the Arthur Ashe Stadium was something she did not believe would come around again.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Arthur Andersen surrendered its CPA license, effectively putting the firm out of business in 2002, although the Supreme Court later overturned the conviction.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
Like something from King Arthur, a 200-year-old sword was found sticking out from a castle's lake after hot weather caused water levels to plummet.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Arthur looked bewildered, and the Professor went on by explaining in a kindly way:—
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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