Burroughs

[ bur-ohz, buhr- ]

noun

1. Edgar Rice, 1875–1950, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
2. John, 1837–1921, U.S. naturalist and essayist.
3. William Seward, 1855–98, U.S. inventor of the adding machine.
4. his grandson William S(eward), 1914–1997, U.S. novelist.

Burroughs

/ ˈbʌrəʊz /

noun

1. BurroughsEdgar Rice18751950MUSWRITING: novelist Edgar Rice . 1875–1950, US novelist, author of the Tarzan stories
2. BurroughsWilliam S(eward)19141997MUSWRITING: novelist William S ( eward ). 1914–97, US novelist, noted for his experimental works exploring themes of drug addiction, violence, and homosexuality. His novels include Junkie (1953), The Naked Lunch (1959), and Interzone (1989)

Example Sentences

“Having known Burroughs’ other work, I was really shocked to find that ‘Queer’ was this very linear, straightforward love story between these two very complicated people.”

From Los Angeles Times

First is “Challengers,” which was out in April, and now “Queer,” an adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ novel.

From Salon

The creative director for the Spanish fashion house Loewe, Anderson outfits the loose-limbed Starkey in appropriately tattered polos and perfectly tailored trousers, Craig in Burroughs’ signature linen suit and spectacles.

From Los Angeles Times

Jacob had spent three years playing basketball at Burbank Burroughs while facing his father last season in Pacific League games.

From Los Angeles Times

But all attention belonged to the riveting Timur, who illuminated the ghostly or grotesquely essence of Artaud, Burroughs, Lynch and, of course, Little.

From Los Angeles Times