Lucas

American  

[loo-kuhs] / ˈlu kəs /

noun

1. George, born 1944, U.S. film director.

2. a male given name, form of Luke.

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Lucas British  

/ ˈluːkəs /

noun

1. George. born 1944, US film director, producer, and writer of screenplays. Films include American Graffiti (1973) and Star Wars (1977) and its prequels The Phantom Menace (1999), Attack of the Clones (2002), and Revenge of the Sith (2005)

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Example Sentences

In 1933, analytical chemist Alfred Lucas, who worked with Carter's team, carried out a limited chemical study of the vessels.

From Science Daily

Perhaps the most surprising aspect of Lucas Hnath’s new version of Molière’s classic comedy “Tartuffe” is how surprising it isn’t.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Anthony Lucas and Bishop Fitzgerald want to play in the game but are dealing with injuries and trying to get back ... we’ll see how that goes,” Riley said.

From Los Angeles Times

Less than a month after announcing its opening date, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art told staff that chief curator Pilar Tompkins Rivas is leaving the museum this week.

From Los Angeles Times

L.A.’s transformation might be most apparent in two events planned for next year, when the Geffen Galleries at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art both open.

From Los Angeles Times