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

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

Chief Executive Martin Hoffmann said the company is benefiting from its premium positioning, as well as the growing momentum of its apparel business.

From The Wall Street Journal

Marsh began her performing career as a teenager, appearing as a dancer in the Michael Powell-Emeric Pressburger film, “The Tales of Hoffmann.”

From Los Angeles Times