Geiger

American  

[gahy-ger] / ˈgaɪ gər /

noun

1. Hans 1882–1947, German physicist.

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Geiger British  

/ ˈɡaɪɡə /

noun

1. Hans (hans). 1882–1945, German physicist: developed the Geiger counter

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Geiger Scientific  

/ gī′gər /

1. German physicist who was a pioneer in nuclear physics. He invented numerous instruments and techniques used to detect charged particles, including the Geiger counter (1908).

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Example Sentences

Management has said they expect that figure to drop significantly in 2026, when factoring out last year’s acquisition of Kurt Geiger, which makes handbags, footwear and other accessories.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

“We’re putting them into harm’s way for one more game, one more television appearance, one more grand day of revenue,” Geiger said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

The big question will be whether the company provides guidance for the next fiscal year, Geiger added.

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

Or a substantial cockroach-like robot, off on a little trip to check out a nuclear accident, wearing a cute little backpack, fearless, regardless of what the Geiger counter says.

From Salon • May 13, 2025

And I knew what they must be; I had read about them but never seen one: radiation counters, Geiger counters they call them.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien