Duncan

American  

[duhng-kuhn] / ˈdʌŋ kən /

noun

1. Isadora, 1878–1927, U.S. dancer: pioneer in modern dance.

2. Robert, 1919–88, U.S. poet.

3. a city in S Oklahoma.

4. a male given name.

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Duncan British  

/ ˈdʌŋkən /

noun

1. Isadora (ˌɪzəˈdɔːrə). 1878–1927, US dancer and choreographer, who influenced modern ballet by introducing greater freedom of movement

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Example Sentences

"Looking back, many of us feel our lives have been characterized by different phases. It turns out that brains also go through these eras," said senior author Prof Duncan Astle, Professor of Neuroinformatics at Cambridge.

From Science Daily

Everyone who encountered Duncan Spencer has a tale to tell.

From BBC

When Catherine Duncan’s mother-in-law was dying of pancreatic cancer years ago, she was anxious, scared and deeply sad.

From The Wall Street Journal

Late in the game against the Huskies, Iamaleava absorbed a crunching hit and departed with neck spasms, forcing backup Luke Duncan to replace him.

From Los Angeles Times

“She has compromised on a lot of issues that did not come easily for her,” says Duncan Wood, CEO of Hurst International Consulting.

From Barron's