Gardiner

American  

[gahrd-ner, gahr-dn-er] / ˈgɑrd nər, ˈgɑr dn ər /

noun

1. Samuel Rawson 1829–1902, English historian.

2. Stephen, 1483–1555, English ecclesiastic and statesman.

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Gardiner British  

/ ˈɡɑːdnə /

noun

1. Sir John Eliot. born 1943, British conductor, noted for performances using period instruments; founded the Monteverdi Choir in 1965, the English Baroque Soloists in 1978, and the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique in 1990

2. Stephen. ?1483–1555, English bishop and statesman; lord chancellor (1553–55). He opposed Protestantism, supporting the anti-Reformation policies of Mary I

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Example Sentences

Gardiner is likely to slot back into a starting role after coming back from injury, while Betts and Bilic could claim starting roles after having regular rotation spots in the postseason.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Matt Gardiner recently climbed a series of 90-foot grain bins to measure millions of bushels of corn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“There’s so much dust in the process of getting grain into a bin that it would have to have a little windshield wiper on the sensors to constantly clear it,” Gardiner said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner, the new “Harry Potter” HBO series has been billed as “a faithful adaptation” of the popular seven-book series by author J.K.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

Ned Moffat had just married Sallie Gardiner, and Meg couldn’t help contrasting their fine house and carriage, many gifts, and splendid outfit with her own, and secretly wishing she could have the same.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott