Newcomb

American  

[noo-kuhm, nyoo-] / ˈnu kəm, ˈnyu- /

noun

1. Simon, 1835–1909, U.S. astronomer.

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Newcomb British  

/ ˈnjuːkəm /

noun

1. Simon. 1835–1909, US astronomer, noted for his tables of celestial bodies and astronomical constants

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Example Sentences

Authorities closed State Route 2 between Cedar Springs, 3.3 miles east of Newcomb’s Ranch, and State Route 138 on Christmas Eve, according to the California Department of Transportation.

From Los Angeles Times

Newcomb said he’ll scan for deals at BJ’s Wholesale Club and Market Basket, while keeping his eye on fliers that land in his mailbox.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Southern Section Division 2 championship game is between defending champion Antelope Valley with veteran coach Brent Newcomb and Hart, coached by the Herrington brothers — Mike, Rick and Dean.

From Los Angeles Times

Margaret Newcomb, 69, a retired French teacher, is desperately trying to protect her retirement savings by caring for her 82-year-old husband, who has severe dementia, at home in Seattle.

From New York Times

In 1881, astronomer Simon Newcomb noticed that early pages of logarithm tables, which correspond to numbers beginning with one, were grubby and worn compared with the pristine later pages.

From Scientific American