Luke

American  

[look] / luk /

noun

1. an early Christian disciple and companion of Paul, a physician and probably a gentile: traditionally believed to be the author of the third Gospel and the Acts.

2. the third Gospel.

3. a male given name: from the Greek word meaning “man of Lucania.”

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Luke British  

/ luːk /

noun

1. a fellow worker of Paul and a physician (Colossians 4:14). Feast day: Oct 18

2. the third Gospel, traditionally ascribed to Luke

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Example Sentences

Hollywood star Luke Evans has revealed how appearing on Broadway was always on his "bucket list" as he prepares to make his debut in a cult classic musical.

From BBC

Luke Wright has left his post as national selector of the men's teams, though that was a personal decision rather than linked to the Ashes.

From BBC

It is likely “that the Federal Circuit’s going to have a problem with the scope of this order,” said Luke Mathers, a former Justice Department lawyer who is representing companies seeking refunds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Luke Caltabiano, an accountant who picked up his coffee hot with cream and no sugar in Boston early Thursday, said he shares some of the health concerns about sweetened beverages—to a point.

From The Wall Street Journal

Casemiro and Luke Shaw were off the pitch feeling the effects of two hard games in four days.

From BBC