Oliver

American  

[ol-uh-ver] / ˈɒl ə vər /

noun

1. one of the 12 paladins of Charlemagne.

2. Joseph King, 1885?–1938, U.S. cornet player, bandleader, and composer: pioneer in jazz.

3. a male given name.

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Oliver British  

/ ˈɒlɪvə /

noun

1. one of Charlemagne's 12 paladins See also Roland

2. Isaac. ?1556–1617, English portrait miniaturist, born in France: he studied under Hilliard and worked at James I's court

3. Jamie ( Trevor ). born 1975, British chef and presenter of television cookery programmes

4. Joseph, known as King Oliver. 1885–1938, US pioneer jazz cornetist

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Example Sentences

Oliver Fetzer, a former CEO of Viridos, said the scientists’ cost estimate, in combination with the low productivity seen in algae’s first year of outdoor testing, “was a shocker for everybody.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Was the Oliver Bearman crash the first signs of the potential dangers of the speed differentials caused by the charging required in the new regulations.

From BBC

Oliver Bearman - 4 - Having been one of the stars of the season so far, Japan did not go his way.

From BBC

Briton Oliver Bearman, so impressive in the first two races, was knocked out in the first session, while at the back the Cadillac team convincingly beat struggling Aston Martin for the first time.

From BBC

“There’s a humanitarian issue” on the ships, some of which have been stranded for weeks because the strait is closed, said Nick Studer, CEO of consultant Oliver Wyman, which advises shipping companies.

From Barron's