Gardner

American  

[gahrd-ner] / ˈgɑrd nər /

noun

1. Erle Stanley 1889–1970, U.S. writer of detective stories.

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

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

4. John (Champlin, Jr.) 1933–82, U.S. novelist and critic.

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

6. a city in N Massachusetts.

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

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Gardner British  

/ ˈɡɑːdnə /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

During the Spanish Civil War and after, Hemingway made the place his own, held court along with honorary Madrileña, Ava Gardner, both enjoying a constant flow of bullfight enthusiasts, practitioners, and of course, writers.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

They hit Australia with pace whereas Molineux and Alana King took two wickets with their spin, and Gardner contributed another in addition to Wareham's three.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“Congressional Democratic support of legislation that would undercut Democratic governors and attorneys general is a long shot, in our view,” wrote Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner in a research note this week.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“There are a lot of guys that like the game of baseball, but what they really like is getting paid,” Gardner said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

This photograph from September 1862 was taken by Alexander Gardner, who worked for Mathew Brady in documenting the Civil War.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock