Baldwin

American  

[bawld-win] / ˈbɔld wɪn /

noun

1. James, 1924–87, U.S. writer.

2. James Mark, 1861–1934, U.S. psychologist.

3. Loammi 1740–1807, U.S. civil engineer and developer of the Baldwin apple.

4. Matthias William 1795–1866, U.S. inventor, manufacturer, and philanthropist.

5. Roger, 1884–1981, U.S. advocate of constitutional rights: a founder of the American Civil Liberties Union.

6. Stanley 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley, 1867–1947, British statesman: prime minister 1923–24, 1924–29, 1935–37.

7. a variety of red, or red and yellow, winter apple, grown especially in the northeast U.S.

8. a town on S Long Island, in SE New York.

9. a city in W Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh.

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Baldwin British  

/ ˈbɔːldwɪn /

noun

1. James Arthur . 1924–87, US Black writer, whose works include the novel Go Tell it on the Mountain (1954)

2. Stanley , 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley. 1867–1947, British Conservative statesman: prime minister (1923–24, 1924–29, 1935–37)

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Example Sentences

In 2020, a ballot box caught on fire at the Baldwin Park Library, prompting an investigation of potential arson.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"She has done a brilliant job editing together all sorts of bits and pieces from the different things I did with him," said Baldwin.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Baldwin and Mayall were friends before they worked together, which informed their working relationship.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

But enthusiasm for some of the predicted nominees isn’t at its zenith: “Despite grim reviews for its latest season, ‘Euphoria’ will still eke out a nomination because Zendaya can do no wrong,” grouses Kristen Baldwin.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

During the most recent hearing in Baldwin County the State's local supporters walked out of the courtroom rather than hear the evidence that supported Walter's innocence.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson