Colbert

[ kohl-bair French kawl-ber ]

noun

1. Claudette Lily Claudette Chauchoin, 1903–96, U.S. actress, born in France.
2. Jean Bap·tiste [zhah, n, b, a, -, teest], 1619–83, French statesman and finance minister under Louis XIV.

Colbert

/ kɔlbɛr /

noun

1. ColbertClaudette, real name Claudette Lily Chauchoin19051996FFrenchTHEATRE: actress Claudette , real name Claudette Lily Chauchoin . 1905–96, French-born Hollywood actress, noted for her sophisticated comedy roles; her films include It Happened One Night (1934) and The Palm Beach Story (1942)
2. ColbertJean Baptiste16191683MFrenchPOLITICS: statesman Jean Baptiste (ʒɑ̃ batist). 1619–83, French statesman; chief minister to Louis XIV: reformed the taille and pursued a mercantilist policy, creating a powerful navy and merchant fleet and building roads and canals

Example Sentences

When Jon Stewart appeared on Stephen Colbert's late-night show and mocked critics of the coronavirus “lab leak” theory, he earned the “based” label, partly because Colbert seemed so uncomfortable with the topic.

From Washington Post

“They’re not fascist, they’re fascist-curious,” Colbert joked in response, cracking Brzezinski up.

From The Daily Beast

Twelve years ago Colbert interviewed me about my book Surprised by Hope, in which I explain what the resurrection is really all about.

From Time

Like many hosts, in the early stages of the pandemic, Colbert was doing his show from his home.

From Vox

In its own weird way, by the end, The Colbert Report was as densely serialized as Lost.

From The Daily Beast

Some of Dr. Stephen T. Colbert D.F.A.'s best moments behind the desk.

From The Daily Beast

The long-running comedic news show The Colbert Report will air its final episode.

From The Daily Beast

Stephen Colbert, Amy Poehler, Steve Carell, and a host of others got their start with the improv troupe.

From The Daily Beast

Colbert motored through the entire shoot, never requiring so much as a second take or flubbing a line.

From The Daily Beast

Among the other islands we distinguished the islets Colbert, Keraudren, and Buffon.

From Project Gutenberg

Without doubt, so far as human foresight could go, Louvois and Colbert were right.

From Project Gutenberg

It must be borne in mind that the great Colbert, on whose shoulders had been laid the burdens of the monarchy, had recently died.

From Project Gutenberg

In France the Academy was founded in 1665 by Colbert, but developed its first real activity thirty-five years later.

From Project Gutenberg

Colbert, the famous French minister, almost at sixty returned to his Latin and law studies.

From Project Gutenberg