Dickinson

American  

[dik-in-suhn] / ˈdɪk ɪn sən /

noun

1. Edwin (Walter), 1891–1978, U.S. landscape and still-life painter.

2. Emily (Elizabeth), 1830–86, U.S. poet.

3. John, 1732–1808, U.S. statesman and publicist.

4. a town in W North Dakota.

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Dickinson British  

/ ˈdɪkɪnsən /

noun

1. Emily. 1830–86, US poet, noted for her short mostly unrhymed mystical lyrics

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Example Sentences

“The ongoing conflict in the Middle East pushed consumer confidence to new lows, prompting consumers to make fewer trips to the shops,” Helen Dickinson, chief executive of the BRC, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

It has since been donated to the Badlands Dinosaur Museum in Dickinson, North Dakota.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Dibling was hailed as a generational talent who would become a central component in Everton's new era at their magnificent Hill Dickinson Stadium under manager David Moyes in his second spell at the club.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The Hill Dickinson has not been a fortress for Everton this season but I can see them making it difficult for City, and being hard to break down.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

She could tell that Dickinson was a layperson where ships were concerned, and she made smart guesses about where and how Dickinson had obtained her information.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield