Ibsen

American  

[ib-suhn, ip-suhn] / ˈɪb sən, ˈɪp sən /

noun

1. Henrik 1828–1906, Norwegian dramatist and poet.

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Ibsen British  

/ ˈɪbsən /

noun

1. Henrik (ˈhɛnrɪk). 1828–1906, Norwegian dramatist and poet. After his early verse plays Brand (1866) and Peer Gynt (1867), he began the series of social dramas in prose, including A Doll's House (1879), Ghosts (1881), and The Wild Duck (1886), which have had a profound influence on modern drama. His later plays, such as Hedda Gabler (1890) and The Master Builder (1892), are more symbolic

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• post-Ibsen
  adjective

Example Sentences

Ibsen was 21 points ahead going into the final day of the season but ended up winning by 38 points thanks to a 14-point haul from his captain, and Manchester United's skipper, Bruno Fernandes.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

One of the many prizes Ibsen gets for winning FPL is a seven-night UK break, including VIP hospitality at two Premier League games next season.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Nia DaCosta, who made the bold, adventurous Ibsen adaptation “Hedda,” likes the top of the first third.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

You had a chance to sit down with Nina Hoss in Henrik Ibsen adaptation “Hedda.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

You can hear plays by O’Casey, Shaw, Ibsen and Shakespeare himself, the best of all, even if he is English.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt