Burgoyne

American  

[ber-goin] / bərˈgɔɪn /

noun

1. John, 1722–92, British general and dramatist: surrendered at Saratoga in American Revolutionary War.

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Burgoyne British  

/ bɜːˈɡɔɪn /

noun

1. John . 1722–92, British general in the War of American Independence who was forced to surrender at Saratoga (1777)

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Example Sentences

After surrendering his troops, Burgoyne was sent home, where he was reprimanded over the defeat and condemned for McCrea’s killing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

Burgoyne spent several minutes discussing an attorney general’s opinion that highlighted potential constitutional concerns with the legislation.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2022

But as regulations evolve, Wealthsimple will "have to continue to devote considerable resources to build up their cryptocurrency presence and to deal with regulatory compliance," said Matthew Burgoyne, cryptocurrency and blockchain-focused partner at McLeod Law.

From Reuters • Jan. 31, 2022

Simon Burgoyne, now working for Knight Frank on property in modern Mayfair, says this fashionable area was, at the time, where landed families - with estates in the country - had their London townhouses.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2021

A week later, we gathered to rehearse Mr. Arne’s music for Zara, which play would be staged by Major-General Burgoyne.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson