Colbert

American  

[kohl-bair, kawl-ber] / koʊlˈbɛər, kɔlˈbɛr /

noun

1. Claudette Lily Claudette Chauchoin, 1903–96, U.S. actress, born in France.

2. Jean Baptiste 1619–83, French statesman and finance minister under Louis XIV.

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Colbert British  

/ kɔlbɛr /

noun

1. 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. 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

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Example Sentences

But the actress recently opened up during a recent appearance on Stephen Colbert’s late night show about the many more impactful ways that her life transformed after she landed “The Pitt.”

From MarketWatch

The voice of Stephen Colbert, making announcements as the Digital Dean of Students, is heard, and Paul Giamatti puts on prosthetics to play the villain.

From Los Angeles Times

Colbert was given a pink slip with a long tail this year.

From Salon

“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” wins for outstanding talk series after being canceled by CBS.

From The Wall Street Journal

The late-night landscape has been the subject of much discourse about free speech since CBS announced in July that it would not be renewing the storied network franchise “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.”

From Los Angeles Times