Phelps

American  

[felps] / fɛlps /

noun

1. William Lyon 1865–1943, U.S. educator and literary critic.

2. a male given name.

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Phelps British  

/ fɛlps /

noun

1. Michael ( Fred ). born 1985, US swimmer, who won a record eighteen gold medals at three Olympic Games: six in 2004, eight in 2008, and four in 2012

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Example Sentences

Steve Phelps will step down as NASCAR’s commissioner and leave the company after more than 20 years by the end of the month, the racing behemoth announced Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times

Phelps had come under fire after inflammatory texts that he sent during contentious revenue-sharing negotiations with the organization’s racing teams came to light during NASCAR’s federal antitrust trial last month.

From Los Angeles Times

“As a lifelong race fan, it gives me immense pride to have served as NASCAR’s first Commissioner and to lead our great sport through so many incredible challenges, opportunities and firsts over my 20 years,” Phelps said in a statement released by NASCAR.

From Los Angeles Times

Phelps’ responsibilities will be delegated through the organization’s president, Steve O’Donnell, and its executive leadership team.

From Los Angeles Times

Linebacker: Isaiah Phelps, Oxnard Pacifica, 6-1, 200, Jr. Phelps led Pacifica to a Southern Section Division 3 championship, averaging nearly 15 tackles a game with his quickness and instincts.

From Los Angeles Times