Coleman

American  

[kohl-muhn] / ˈkoʊl mən /

noun

1. Cy Seymour Kaufman, 1929–2004, U.S. theatrical composer and jazz pianist.

2. Ornette 1930–2015, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.

3. a male given name.

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Coleman British  

/ ˈkəʊlmən /

noun

1. Ornette (ɔːˈnɛt). born 1930, US avant-garde jazz alto saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist

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Example Sentences

Mya Coleman is 12-0 for Etiwanda while Mia Salas is 12-1 with a 2.33 ERA for Ganesha.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Coleman advised against ruling anything out just yet, especially when looking ahead to the 2028 maps.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

“There’s a whimsy to it, but I think there’s also something that can be brought into a more contemporary environment,” Coleman said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Meanwhile, Coleman was retreating deeper into his bedroom, cutting contact with his family and friends in self-imposed isolation accelerated by the pandemic.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

He printed the letter from Walker Coleman and another one like it from Ingmar Sigurdson.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson