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

While the Bruins will bring back some young talent in Lena Bilic and Sienna Betts and add injured senior Timea Gardiner, they will essentially have to start from scratch.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner, was initially set to debut in 2027.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 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

On Thursday Gardiner, the MP for Brent West, told the BBC he and his fellow MPs were not asking for biometric checks to be dispensed with, but for them to be deferred to other countries.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2025

“Dear madam,” cried Mrs. Hill, in great astonishment, “don’t you know there is an express come for master from Mr. Gardiner? He has been here this half-hour, and master has had a letter.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen