Ernie

[ur-nee]

noun

1. a male given name, form of Ernest.

2. a female given name, form of Ernestine.

Ernie

/ ˈɜːnɪ /

noun

1. (in Britain) a machine that randomly selects winning numbers of Premium Bonds

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ernie¹

C20: acronym of E lectronic R andom N umber I ndicator E quipment

Example Sentences

If the Dodgers were to hire a sculptor to encapsulate their 2025 playoff run, the artist would undoubtedly bronze a replica of Andy Pages leaping over Hernández in left field to snare an Ernie Clement fly ball with two out and bases loaded in the ninth to send the game to extra innings.

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Crosswords’ popularity exploded in the 1920s in various newspapers; Ernie Bushmiller, cartoonist of “Nancy” fame, exploited the “crossword craze” in a strip called “Cross Word Cal.”

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“We are convinced that consumers will continue to seek out value,” CEO Ernie Herrman told analysts last week.

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Chief Executive Ernie Herrman called the sales strength “a testament to our value proposition and treasure-hunt shopping experience, which continue to draw consumers to our retail banners worldwide.”

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Chief Executive Ernie Herman said the company is performing well across every division.

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