laurence

¹

[lawr-uhns, lor-]

noun

1. Physics.,  a shimmering effect seen over a hot surface, such as a pavement or roadway, on a clear and calm day, caused by the irregular refraction of light.

Laurence

²

[lawr-uhns, lor-]

noun

1. a male given name, form of Lawrence.

Laurence

/ ˈlɒrəns /

noun

1. Margaret, full name Jean Margaret Laurence, 1926–87, Canadian novelist and short story writer; her novels include The Stone Angel (1964)

Word History and Origins

Origin of laurence¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; origin unknown

Example Sentences

At 15:22 the Metropolitan Police's head of counter-terrorism policing, Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, confirmed a "terrorist incident" had been declared.

From BBC

Counter-terrorism policing Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor said police forces across the UK were stepping up patrols at synagogues and Jewish sites to provide reassurance "to all those communities that have been affected by this incident".

From BBC

Ronson was born in London to jewellery designer Ann Dexter-Jones and music publisher Laurence Ronson.

From BBC

He has appeared in King Lear before, as Edgar opposite Sir Laurence Olivier in a TV version in 1983 - filmed in Granada TV's Manchester studio.

From BBC

The topic led “Fox & Friends” co-host Laurence Jones to say that billions of dollars have been spent on programs to care for the homeless and mentally ill but many of those afflicted resist help.

From Los Angeles Times