Gardner

[ gahrd-ner ]

/ ˈgɑrd nər /

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noun

Erle Stanley

[url], /ɜrl/, 1889–1970, U.S. writer of detective stories.

Dame Helen (Louise), 1908–86, British educator and literary critic.

Isabella Stewart, 1840–1924, U.S. art collector.

John (Champ·lin, Jr.)

[champ-lin], /ˈtʃæmp lɪn/, 1933–82, U.S. novelist and critic.

John W(illiam), 1912–2002, U.S. educator and author: Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare 1965–68.

a city in N Massachusetts.

a male given name: from an Old French word meaning “gardener.”

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Words nearby Gardner

garden suburb, garden-variety, garden warbler, garderobe, Gardiner, Gardner, gardyloo, gare, Gareth, Garfield, Garfield Heights

How to use Gardner in a sentence

“We must all be smart and do our part to contain the spread of the virus,” Gardner said in a statement.
D.C. seeks more seniors for vaccine slots; Maryland counties weigh relaxing restrictions|Rachel Chason, Michael Brice-Saddler, Meagan Flynn|March 11, 2021|Washington Post
Gardner, of course, went on to create the defense lawyer-detective Perry Mason, whose 1942 outing, “The Case of the Careless Kitten,” reappeared last year as an American Mystery Classic from Penzler Publishers.
Why read what everyone else is reading? A guide to this season’s hidden gems.|Michael Dirda|December 2, 2020|Washington Post
Gardner’s attitude began to change when she took a self-defense class and became friends with some of the other blind students.
Blind and queer and finding community|Kathi Wolfe|September 25, 2020|Washington Blade
The Internet and social media have helped blind people connect to the LGBTQ community, Gardner said.
Blind and queer and finding community|Kathi Wolfe|September 25, 2020|Washington Blade

Stephen Puetz, the former chief of staff to Mayor Kevin Faulconer and a Republican consultant, is a fan of Gardner.
Politics Report: Vacation Rentals? It’s Just Like Old Times!|Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts|July 4, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Media reports confirm that Gardner made a significant pitch to Hispanic voters in both English and Spanish.
Latinos Aren’t a ‘Cheap Date’ for Democrats Anymore|Ruben Navarrette Jr.|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Cory Gardner and others hammered on stagnant wages for the middle class.
How’d the GOP Win? By Running Left|Sally Kohn|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Gardner now becomes the model—and his campaign the template—for how to win purple states.
For Conservatives, Liberal Tears Taste Sweet|Matt Lewis|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In defeating Sen. Mark Udall, Colorado Rep. Cory Gardner dealt a serious blow to the “war on women” narrative.
For Conservatives, Liberal Tears Taste Sweet|Matt Lewis|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Likeable Republican Senate candidate Cory Gardner eked out a major win Tuesday night.
A GOP Star Rises in Colorado, Beats Udall|Eleanor Clift|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
How "Joe Gardner's mule had gone plumb hog-wild when he tried to ride past the ol' ruins near th' ranch."
The Shepherd of the Hills|Harold Bell Wright
Joe Gardner was over north yesterday, an' he said he didn't see no signs on that range.
The Shepherd of the Hills|Harold Bell Wright
Each has been carefully reproduced from engravings and drawings in Mr. Gardner's priceless collection.
Little Folks|Various
To-day Jack was to ride in the road race, and imbued with solemn importance Gardner, senior, robed himself for the occasion.
The White Shield|Myrtle Reed
Gardner bought it afterwards from Pickering, who had in the meantime supplied the leaf from another copy.
Prices of Books|Henry B. Wheatley

British Dictionary definitions for Gardner

Gardner

/ (ˈɡɑːdnə) /

noun

Ava. 1922–90, US film actress. Her films include The Killers (1946), The Sun also Rises (1957), and The Night of the Iguana (1964)

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