Colbert

[kohl-bair, kawl-ber]

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.

Colbert

/ 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

Example Sentences

He scoffed at reports that cite unnamed sources suggesting Colbert’s show was on track to lose $40 million this year.

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Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert were guests on each other’s shows Tuesday.

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The late night circuit got its version of a unique crossover event Tuesday night as Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert appeared as guests on each other’s shows.

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But it’s that fact that made his threatened cancellation more alarming than Colbert’s.

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Between the settlement and merger approval, CBS announced it is canceling “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.”

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