Olivier

American  

[oh-liv-ee-ey] / oʊˈlɪv iˌeɪ /

noun

1. Laurence (Kerr) Baron Olivier of Brighton, 1907–89, English actor and director.

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Olivier British  

/ əˈlɪvɪˌeɪ /

noun

1. Laurence ( Kerr ), Baron Olivier of Brighton. 1907–89, English stage, film, and television actor and director: director of the National Theatre Company (1961–73): films include the Shakespeare adaptations Henry V (1944), Hamlet (1948), and Richard III (1956)

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Example Sentences

“We are ready to leave Mozambique if our work and achievements are not appreciated,” Rwanda Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe wrote in a series of pointed social-media messages in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

But the new system's speed could make it difficult to properly scrutinise new companies, argue campaigners including Olivier Hoedeman of Corporate Europe Observatory.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Olivier Bron, Bloomingdale’s CEO, who succeeded Spring in 2023 and now reports to him, says that even as retailers focus on their digital businesses, it’s a mistake to neglect bricks-and-mortar stores.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Asked about the claims, Wada director general Olivier Niggli said: "If anything was to come to the surface, we would look at it and see if it is doping related."

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

“And you’ve met Monica,” Rex Rollins says, “who is assisting the very talented, very dashing Olivier Award winning Mr. Garret Charles. Our choreographer.”

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle