Hoffmann

American  

[hof-muhn, hawf-mahn] / ˈhɒf mən, ˈhɔfˌmɑn /

noun

1. E(rnst) T(heodor) A(madeus) (Wilhelm) 1776–1822, German author, composer, and illustrator.

2. Josef 1870–1956, Viennese architect and designer, born in Austria-Hungary.

3. Roald born 1937, U.S. chemist, born in Poland: Nobel Prize 1981.

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Example Sentences

Of the three missiles launched, only one directly struck the target, said Fabian Hoffmann, an expert on nuclear weapons and missile technology at the University of Oslo, citing satellite imagery.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hoffmann’s “Nutcracker,” this beautiful book follows a boy into snowy woods, where he encounters tiny snow dancers and a snow queen who whirl and float on a magical illuminated stage.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its chief executive, Martin Hoffmann, said tariffs weren’t the only reason.

From The Wall Street Journal

“For the Russians, a lot of the motivation is just the fear factor, getting us to talk about this scary missile,” Hoffmann said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We have now really achieved a new level on gross profit margin that we also consider sustainable,” said CEO Martin Hoffmann on the earnings call.

From Barron's