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

“It’s a bit of a no-brainer, isn’t it?” said Rob Dickinson, Singer’s founder and executive chairman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Helen Dickinson, BRC chief executive, said there was already "fierce competition between supermarkets", which had driven down prices.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

David Moyes' side led 3-2 at Hill Dickinson Stadium when, on a corner, Bernardo Silva held back Toffees midfielder Merlin Rohl - unseen by referee Michael Oliver.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“I am afraid to own a Body— / I am afraid to own a Soul— / Profound—precarious Property— / Possession, not optional—” There it is, captured in four lines by Emily Dickinson, the human condition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

At Mother’s house I recently found my dusty Complete Emily Dickinson with its margins littered shockingly by my old palindromes: Evil deed live! croaked that other Adah, and I wonder, Which evil was it, exactly?

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver