Nat

¹ American  

[nat] / næt /

noun

1. a male given name, form of Nathan or Nathaniel.

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nat. ² American  

abbreviation

1. national.

2. native.

3. natural.

4. naturalist.

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Nat ¹ British  

/ næt /

noun

1. a member or supporter of the Scottish National Party

2. a member of the National Party

3. a Member of Parliament for the National Party

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nat. ² British  

abbreviation

1. national

2. natural

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Example Sentences

The novel opens by describing a local gnat infestation that seems to have spread to the writing, because all the words containing “nat” have been given a silent “g,” as in “extermignate” and “gnaturally.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In a sense, Kirk has adopted a strategy used by pianists like Nat King Cole; when Cole plays the melody, or the “head” as musicians call it, he often phrases orchestrally, in rich block chords.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then there are artists like the late Nat King Cole, known for hits like the holiday classic “The Christmas Song,” and Dean Martin, who died in 1995 and whose rendition of “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” is especially popular during winter months.

From Los Angeles Times

As Nat would say, from one to 92, right?”

From Los Angeles Times

Hearing Nat King Cole croon about chestnuts roasting on an open fire dozens of times is one of the many reminders that fireplaces are luxuries most of us don’t have.

From Salon