Austin

[aw-stuhn]

noun

1. Alfred, 1835–1913, English poet: poet laureate 1896–1913.

2. John, 1790–1859, English writer on law.

3. John Langshaw 1911–60, British philosopher.

4. Mary (Hunter), 1868–1934, U.S. novelist, playwright, and short-story writer.

5. Stephen Fuller, 1793–1836, American colonizer in Texas.

6. Warren Robinson, 1877–1962, U.S. diplomat.

7. Saint Augustine.

8. a city in and the capital of Texas, in the central part, on the Colorado River.

9. a city in southeastern Minnesota.

10. a first name, form of Augustus.

Austin

¹

/ ˈɒstɪn /

noun

1. a city in central Texas, on the Colorado River: state capital since 1845. Pop: 672 011 (2003 est)

Austin

²

/ ˈɒstɪn /

adjective

1. another word for Augustinian

Austin

³

/ ˈɒstɪn, ˈɔː- /

noun

1. Herbert, 1st Baron. 1866–1941, British automobile engineer, who founded the Austin Motor Company

2. John. 1790–1859, British jurist, whose book The Province of Jurisprudence Determined (1832) greatly influenced legal theory and the English legal system

3. J ( ohn ) L ( angshaw ) (ˈlæŋʃɔː). 1911–60, English philosopher, whose lectures Sense and Sensibilia and How to do Things with Words were published posthumously in 1962

Austin

1. Capital of Texas.

Location of the University of Texas.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Austin¹

C14: shortened form of _Augustine

Example Sentences

This writer did an interview with Brown in Austin in October, in which he dismissed as "nonsense" any idea McLaren were favouring Norris, and reiterated the team's policy of fairness to both drivers.

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Austin Reaves, who dominated with 38 points on 12 for 15 shooting with eight rebounds and three assists, gave him a two-armed bear hug.

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I would suggest that with Austin Reaves on a continuous scoring run, that he’s no longer the best No. 3 option in the NBA.

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On Friday night, however, Doncic shared the spotlight with Austin Reaves, who continues to be a shining star for the Lakers.

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"For now, that's my strength. It feels the same to me now as before Mexico when I wasn't leading and in Austin."

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