Lindsay

American

[lind-zee, lin-] / ˈlɪnd zi, ˈlɪn- /

noun

Howard, 1889–1968, U.S. playwright, producer, and actor.
John V(liet) 1921–2000, U.S. politician: mayor of New York City 1966–74.
(Nicholas) Vachel 1879–1931, U.S. poet.
a town in SE Ontario, in S Canada.
a male or female given name.

Lindsay British

/ ˈlɪndzɪ /

noun

See (Sir David) Lyndsay
( Nicholas ) Vachel (ˈveɪtʃəl). 1879–1931, US poet; best known for General William Booth (1913) and The Congo (1914)
Norman Alfred William. 1879–1969, Australian artist and writer

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Example Sentences

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Indeed, the marriage between Mulligan and Isaac's characters Lindsay and Joshua appears on the brink.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Lindsay by this point was the director of the observatory in Armagh and invited Öpik to work with him.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The other takes place during a flight — Lindsay wiping gunk from the toilet seat and transferring it to the rim of the cup Ashley drinks from.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

What Lindsey Graham now has in common with Lindsay Lohan.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

“You should do that for money,” Lindsay said.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

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