Cornelius

American  

[kawr-neel-yuhs, -nee-lee-uhs, kawr-ney-lee-oos] / kɔrˈnil yəs, -ˈni li əs, kɔrˈneɪ liˌʊs /

noun

1. Saint, died a.d. 253, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 251–253.

2. Peter von 1783–1867, German painter.

3. a male given name: from a Roman family name.

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Example Sentences

Established missiles like the Sidewinder are highly effective, but were designed to destroy jet fighters and other expensive targets, said Cornelius.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Many of these women are also mothers, Cornelius Smith noted, and their campaigns balance the identities commander and caregiver.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

The 70-room mansion dates back to 1895, when it was built for business magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt II, who was one of the most prominent members of high society during that era.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 8, 2025

Cornelius Vanderbilt, glimpsed briefly on his way to visit Constance, disappears, presumably to resurface in the concluding three episodes; and by “concluding” I mean whatever brings us to the cliffhanger I assume is coming.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

I looked to Cornelius, who waved me forward in the direction of the limo.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama