Fischer

American  

[fish-er] / ˈfɪʃ ər /

noun

1. Edwin, 1886–1960, Swiss pianist.

2. Emil 1852–1919, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1902.

3. Ernst Otto, 1918–2007, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1973.

4. Hans 1881–1945, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1930.

5. Robert James Bobby, 1943–2008, U.S. chess player.

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Fischer British  

/ ˈfɪʃər /

noun

1. Emil Hermann (ˈeːmiːl ˈhɛrman). 1852–1919, German chemist, noted particularly for his work on synthetic sugars and the purine group: Nobel prize for chemistry 1902

2. Ernst Otto . 1918–94, German chemist: shared the Nobel prize for chemistry in 1973 with Geoffrey Wilkinson for his work on inorganic complexes

3. Hans (hans). 1881–1945, German chemist, noted particularly for his work on chlorophyll, haemin, and the porphyrins: Nobel prize for chemistry 1930

4. Robert James , known as Bobby . 1943–2008, US chess player; world champion 1972–75

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Example Sentences

Dylan Fischer had a home run, two doubles, a single and four RBIs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

After Gradel's earlier warnings became public, the museum's director, Hartwig Fischer, resigned, admitting it was "evident that the British Museum did not respond as comprehensively as it should have to the warnings in 2021".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“We believe Apollo has the experience and capabilities to support the Interiors Business Group in its next phase of growth,” Forvia Chief Executive Martin Fischer said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The second goal came in first-half stoppage time, with Barcola finishing from practically on the line after Metz goalkeeper Jonathan Fischer had kept out a Lucas Hernandez header at a corner.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Dr. Max Euwe, representing FIDE, allowed Fischer a two-day postponement.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady