Marshall

American  

[mahr-shuhl] / ˈmɑr ʃəl /

noun

1. Alfred, 1842–1924, English economist.

2. George C(atlett) 1880–1959, U.S. general and statesman: secretary of state 1947–49; Nobel Peace Prize 1953.

3. John, 1755–1835, U.S. jurist and statesman: chief justice of the U.S. 1801–35.

4. Thomas Riley, 1854–1925, vice president of the U.S. 1913–21.

5. Thurgood 1908–93, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1967–91.

6. a city in NE Texas.

7. a town in central Missouri.

8. a town in SW Minnesota.

9. Also Marshal. a male given name.

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Marshall British  

/ ˈmɑːʃəl /

noun

1. Alfred. 1842–1924, English economist, author of Principles of Economics (1890)

2. George Catlett. 1880–1959, US general and statesman. He was chief of staff of the US army (1939–45) and, as secretary of state (1947–49), he proposed the Marshall Plan (1947), later called the European Recovery Programme: Nobel peace prize 1953

3. John. 1755–1835, US jurist and statesman. As chief justice of the Supreme Court (1801–35), he established the principles of US constitutional law

4. Sir John Ross. 1912–88, New Zealand politician; prime minister (1972)

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Example Sentences

Field Marshall Munir was even more overtly critical.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Cleveland 9, Marshall 3: The Cavaliers won their eighth consecutive game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The justice even quoted Justice John Marshall Harlan, who dissented in Wong Kim Ark, acknowledging that the decision established citizenship for the children of all immigrants.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

On the Blackstone Secured Lending earnings conference call in February, co-CEO Brad Marshall addressed the Medallia loan and expressed confidence in Blackstone’s risk exposure.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Marshall was even further ahead, making his way down the main drive, visible only by the torch he held.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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