Cooke

American  

[kook] / kʊk /

noun

1. (Alfred) Alistair, 1908–2004, English journalist and broadcaster.

2. Coke, Sir Edward.

3. Jay, 1821–1905, U.S. financier.

4. Terence (James), Cardinal, 1921–83, U.S. Roman Catholic clergyman: archbishop of New York 1968–83.

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Cooke British  

noun

1. Norman , real name Quentin Cooke , also known as Fatboy Slim. born 1963, British disc jockey, pop musician, and record producer; hit records include You've Come a Long Way, Baby (1998) and "Praise You" (2001)

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Example Sentences

He is facing Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke, who narrowly lost to him in the 2024 race.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

She said the idea came from a comment Cooke made in an interview about how the cast was handling the blockbuster relationship news.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Handy, John Lee Hooker, Son House, Ike Turner and Sam Cooke all hailed from or lived for a while in this blues mecca.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

During her 35 years as a school librarian, Bernadette Cooke Kearney has seen major changes — from the rise of the internet in the 1990s to the growing popularity of artificial intelligence today.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Dr. Cooke uncrosses her legs and leans toward me again.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez