Getz

[ gets ]

/ gɛts /

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noun

Stan(ley), 1927–91, U.S. jazz saxophonist.

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Words nearby Getz

get-well, get what's coming to one, get wind of, get wise to, get with it, Getz, Geulincx, geum, GeV, gewgaw, Gewürztraminer

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How to use Getz in a sentence

Tech companies are adding new parental controls amid a virus-fueled surge in screen timeAccording to Getz, parents need to think about the emotional consequences of deriving self-worth from likes, views and subscribers.
TikTok as an educational tool? Somehow it’s working for my 13-year-old.|Kristen Chase|May 21, 2021|Washington Post
Getz won a Grammy for best jazz solo on “Desafinado,” the album’s opening track, by Jobim.
Buddy Deppenschmidt, drummer who helped spur ’60s bossa nova boom, dies at 85|Matt Schudel|April 1, 2021|Washington Post
Getz later called “Desafinado” the song that put his five children through college.
Buddy Deppenschmidt, drummer who helped spur ’60s bossa nova boom, dies at 85|Matt Schudel|April 1, 2021|Washington Post
Getz and his producer, Creed Taylor, flew down from New York that morning.
Buddy Deppenschmidt, drummer who helped spur ’60s bossa nova boom, dies at 85|Matt Schudel|April 1, 2021|Washington Post

Getz won a Grammy Award and became a jazz superstar, and Byrd was acclaimed throughout the world.
Buddy Deppenschmidt, drummer who helped spur ’60s bossa nova boom, dies at 85|Matt Schudel|April 1, 2021|Washington Post
Billy Getz turned toward the door, where a short, red-faced man was standing with a pine slab held in his hand.
Philo Gubb Correspondence-School Detective|Ellis Parker Butler
“Friends,” whispered Billy Getz, and the door opened wide and admitted them.
Philo Gubb Correspondence-School Detective|Ellis Parker Butler
“Three thousand for you and two for us, was what we figured was fair,” said Billy Getz.
Philo Gubb Correspondence-School Detective|Ellis Parker Butler
He turned his head from it with his bird-like twist of the neck and let his eyes rest on Billy Getz.
Philo Gubb Correspondence-School Detective|Ellis Parker Butler
Billy Getz slid from his stool and ran his hands deep into his pockets, jingling a few coins and a bunch of keys.
Philo Gubb Correspondence-School Detective|Ellis Parker Butler

British Dictionary definitions for Getz

Getz

/ (ɡɛts) /

noun

Stanley, known as Stan. 1927–91, US jazz saxophonist: leader of his own group from 1949

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