Ericson

American  

[er-ik-suhn] / ˈɛr ɪk sən /

Or Ericsson

noun

1. Leif flourished a.d. c1000, Norse mariner: according to Icelandic saga, discoverer of Vinland (son of Eric the Red).

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Ericson British  

/ ˈɛrɪksən /

noun

1. Leif (liːf). 10th–11th centuries _ad , Norse navigator, who discovered Vinland (?1000), variously identified as the coast of New England, Labrador, or Newfoundland; son of Eric the Red

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Example Sentences

In Boone, Iowa, Zachary Stier has spent 15 years making the Ericson Public Library a place of connection, literacy and mental health support.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

“She is short, on the plump side, with a round face that is remarkably expressive,” Raymond Ericson wrote.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2023

With McClendon and offensive lineman Warren Ericson headed to the NFL draft, Willock likely would have been competing for a starting position in 2023 as the Bulldogs go for a third straight national title.

From Washington Times • Jan. 15, 2023

Ch Supt Ericson said when senior officers at RAF Honington, where Mr Mckeague was stationed, reported him missing on 26 September, it was treated as a "high risk" case.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2022

The paper’s graphics department, especially Archie Tse and Matthew Ericson, devised intriguing ways to visualize the complicated data underlying the series.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times