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

Dominic Hyam has been in and out of squad's for a number of years, but the 30-year-old finally made his first start at the Hill Dickinson Stadium last month.

From BBC • May 18, 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

“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

At the end of class, Erica calls me a fellow Emily Dickinson fan, but I’m not sure I am, really.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison