Krupp

American  

[kruhp, kroop] / krʌp, krʊp /

noun

1. Alfred 1812–87, German industrialist and manufacturer of armaments.

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Krupp British  

/ krʌp, krʊp /

noun

1. a German family of steel and armaments manufacturers, including Alfred, 1812–87, his son Friedrich Alfred, 1854–1902, and the latter's son-in-law, Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach, 1870–1950

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Example Sentences

Steelmaker Krupp, founded in 1811, was the largest industrial company in Europe for much of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

“Some asteroids could be seen telescopically, even in the Los Angeles area, if you have an instrument that is large enough to do it,” Krupp said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025

The moon will be about 92% full and in the sky much of the time as the shower hits its peak, Krupp said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2025

The younger Krupp was sentenced to 12 years in prison, but reportedly never expressed remorse during or after his detainment.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2025

He’d expected Nicole to be on his side, but she looked more upset than Dr. Krupp.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith