Jacobs

American  

[jey-kuhbz] / ˈdʒeɪ kəbz /

noun

1. Aletta 1854–1929, Dutch physician and pioneer of the birth control movement.

2. Helen Hull, 1908–97, U.S. tennis player.

3. Hirsch(el) 1904–70, U.S. thoroughbred horse trainer.

4. Jane, 1916–2006, U.S. author and urbanologist.

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Example Sentences

Jacobs, who also founded United Waste Systems —which was subsequently acquired by Waste Management—equipment leasing firm United Rentals and logistics company XPO, has made it no secret that he wants to make more acquisitions.

From Barron's

Domestic abuse commissioner for England and Wales, Dame Nicole Jacobs, said the commitments "do not go far enough" to see the number of people experiencing abuse start to fall.

From BBC

L’Belle-Tividad wears a Marc Jacobs top, Dior corset and skirt, and her own jewelry.

From Los Angeles Times

Laura Jacobs praised Ms. Dickinson’s “welcome” account for once again putting her subtle genius on display.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ms. Jacobs is the Arts Intel Report editor for the weekly newsletter Air Mail.

From The Wall Street Journal