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

The trigger was the bankruptcy of Jay Cooke, the man who helped finance the Union’s Civil War victory.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Cooke, who at the time was the chairman of the West Midlands Police Federation, re-posted the article and commented that "many officers lives are also totally destroyed by false and malicious allegations and delays".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Earlier this year, the High Court quashed a previous decision to suspend Sgt Richard Cooke from his federation post following other complaints about separate social media comments.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Batula and her husband/co-star, Kyle Cooke, divorced in January; several fights over Cooke’s lifestyle were featured on the show.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"You might just as well show him the right way, Cooke," a voice said.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood