Dahl

British  

/ dɑːl /

noun

1. Roald (ˈrəʊəld). 1916–90, British writer with Norwegian parents, noted for his short stories and such children's books as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964)

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Example Sentences

Lesley Manville is recognised for her role in Greek tragedy Oedipus, and Lithgow for his portayal of Roald Dahl in Giant - both of which previously played in the West End.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

But the only ogre in this story is Dahl.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

He first made his name in L.A. as a gifted pianist and as the star student of the composer Ingolf Dahl at the University of Southern California.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Molly Dahl, the Congressional Budget Office’s long-term analysis unit chief, testified in the hearing that lower benefits would reduce older adults’ ability to pay for goods and services.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

‘By all means, my dear Mrs Dahl, do send your boy some little treats now and again,’ he would say.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl