Chaplin

[chap-lin]

noun

1. Sir Charles Spencer Charlie, 1889–1977, English film actor, producer, and director; in U.S. 1910–52.

Chaplin

/ ˈtʃæplɪn /

noun

1. Sir Charles Spencer, known as Charlie Chaplin. 1889–1977, English comedian, film actor, and director. He is renowned for his portrayal of a downtrodden little man with baggy trousers, bowler hat, and cane. His films, most of which were made in Hollywood, include The Gold Rush (1924), Modern Times (1936), and The Great Dictator (1940)

Other Word Forms

• Chaplinesque adjective

Example Sentences

Chaplin told Empire in July that Ash Clan members “have a bunch of unresolved trauma” because of the disaster they faced.

From Los Angeles Times

Lara Chaplin, from Coventry UCU, said the university were "millions and millions pounds in deficit" and were all pulling together to try to reduce the deficit, but the senior leadership team was "making widespread redundancies".

From BBC

Charlie Chaplin’s satire of capitalism and authoritarianism in films including “Modern Times” and “The Great Dictator,” alongside his outspoken politics and alleged communist ties, drew FBI surveillance.

From Los Angeles Times

During the silent film era, audiences flocked to see the physical antics of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton.

From Los Angeles Times

The dishes and the prices invited a well-heeled clientele — Charlie Chaplin, Jack Dempsey, Sarah Bernhardt.

From Los Angeles Times