Fraser

[ frey-zer ]

/ ˈfreɪ zər /

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noun

James Earle, 1876–1953, U.S. sculptor.

(John) Malcolm, 1930–2015, Australian political leader: prime minister 1975–83.

Peter, 1884–1950, New Zealand statesman, born in Scotland: prime minister 1940–49.

Simon, 1776–1862, Canadian explorer and fur trader, born in the U.S.

a river in SW Canada, flowing S through British Columbia to the Pacific. 695 miles (1,119 km) long.

a town in SE Michigan.

a male given name.

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Words nearby Fraser

frape, frappe, F.R.A.S., Frascati, Frasch process, Fraser, frass, frat, fratch, fratching, frater

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How to use Fraser in a sentence

The largest tree inside the Biltmore House is a fresh 35-foot Fraser fir in the Banquet Hall, but there are many others.
Seven ways to elevate your holiday decorating, according to the pros at Biltmore|Virginia Brown|December 10, 2020|Washington Post
Dugan says Corbat had always planned to leave in 2021 but decided to depart on the early side so Fraser could “own” the bank’s efforts to improve controls and risk processes.
How Jane Fraser broke banking’s highest glass ceiling|Claire Zillman, reporter|October 19, 2020|Fortune
After her run in investment and corporate banking, then-CFO Gary Crittenden offered Fraser the job of global head of strategy and M&A in September 2007 as the financial crisis was mounting.
How Jane Fraser broke banking’s highest glass ceiling|Claire Zillman, reporter|October 19, 2020|Fortune
Investors are also eager for Fraser to address Citi’s profitability, which has long trailed that of its Wall Street rivals.
How Jane Fraser broke banking’s highest glass ceiling|Claire Zillman, reporter|October 19, 2020|Fortune

Valuable as the experience was, Fraser still wanted to run a business.
How Jane Fraser broke banking’s highest glass ceiling|Claire Zillman, reporter|October 19, 2020|Fortune
And for Jennifer Adams, sleeping apart from her husband, Fraser Mackay, is also the key to their happy marriage.
Is Sleeping Apart Good for Your Relationship?|Tim Teeman|August 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Fraser and I talk to each other across the hall from our beds,” she says.
Is Sleeping Apart Good for Your Relationship?|Tim Teeman|August 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Now Jennifer Adams and Fraser Mackay face a challenge: a two-week holiday in Cambodia and Vietnam.
Is Sleeping Apart Good for Your Relationship?|Tim Teeman|August 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Those tickets are now being refunded after Fraser Agnew, the mayor of Newtownabbey sided with his fellow Unionists.
Irish Town Shuts Down ‘Blasphemous’ Play|Nico Hines|January 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Below, British band Massive Attack performed with guest singers Liz Fraser (of Cocteau Twins) and reggae legend Horace Andy.
Nothing New Under the Sun|Justin Jones|October 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I wear a suit of clothes which Captain Fraser gave me, and I have twenty-four shillings in my pocket.
The Everlasting Arms|Joseph Hocking
We were both to look to Fraser, Trenholm & Co., for all the money we were to expend, as indeed were all the diplomatic agents.
The Supplies for the Confederate Army|Caleb Huse
The Holroyds are just gone, not from me but from General Fraser's, where they spent a fortnight.
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2)|Edward Gibbon
About the mouth of the Fraser river from 1800 to 2600 boats are occupied during the run.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3|Various
Agassiz represents the Fraser delta and Kamloops the southern interior district.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Fraser (1 of 2)

Fraser¹

/ (ˈfreɪzə) /

noun

a river in SW Canada, in S central British Columbia, flowing northwest, south, and west through spectacular canyons in the Coast Mountains to the Strait of Georgia. Length: 1370 km (850 miles)

British Dictionary definitions for Fraser (2 of 2)

Fraser²

/ (ˈfreɪzə) /

noun

(John) Malcolm . born 1930, Australian statesman; prime minister of Australia (1975–83)

Peter . 1884–1950, New Zealand statesman, born in Scotland; prime minister (1940–49)

Simon . (1776–1862), Canadian explorer: explored British Columbia and the river which was named after him

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