Barnum

American  

[bahr-nuhm] / ˈbɑr nəm /

noun

1. P(hineas) T(aylor), 1810–91, U.S. showman who established a circus in 1871.

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Barnum British  

/ ˈbɑːnəm /

noun

1. P ( hineas ) T ( aylor ). 1810–91, US showman, who created The Greatest Show on Earth (1871) and, with J. A. Bailey, founded the Barnum and Bailey Circus (1881)

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Example Sentences

Barnum is most famous for the circus that still bears his name.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I think we always embrace competition,” Barnum said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Beyond consumers, the move would negatively affect JPMorgan’s business and the economy as a whole, Barnum says.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Actions like this will have the exact opposite consequence to what the administration wants in terms of helping consumers," said JPMorgan Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Barnum.

From Barron's

Speaking after the bank reported a higher adjusted profit than expected, Barnum said External link JPMorgan would have to significantly cut back on its card business if rates were capped.

From Barron's