Beecher

American  

[bee-cher] / ˈbi tʃər /

noun

1. Catharine Esther, 1800–78, U.S. educator: advocated educational rights for women.

2. Edward, 1803–95, U.S. clergyman, educator, and abolitionist.

3. Henry Ward, 1813–87, U.S. preacher and writer.

4. Lyman, 1775–1863, U.S. preacher and theologian (father of Catharine Esther Beecher, Edward Beecher, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Henry Ward Beecher).

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Beecher British  

/ ˈbiːtʃə /

noun

1. Henry Ward . 1813–87, US clergyman: a leader in the movement for the abolition of slavery

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Example Sentences

Gee said she hoped Beecher would “communicate this shot over the bow to those who have the authority to make changes in this regard.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

The works she focused on included Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and Saul Bellow’s “Henderson the Rain King” with an eye toward the depictions of black characters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

In the days of Beecher, we thought placebo was just in people’s heads—i.e., not a real thing.

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026

Bruins rookie Jonny Beecher scored on his first career postseason shot on goal to give the Bruins a 1-0 lead less than three minutes in.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2024

We used to have a car, but we sold it when Jamie started kindergarten at Beecher Prep.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio