Oliver

[ol-uh-ver]

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.

Oliver

/ 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

Example Sentences

To convey the meaning of Guac’s life, Oliver introduces his family members through a series of photo images he has crafted into artworks.

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Appearing before Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver in a beige prison jumpsuit, Rinderknecht appeared agitated and held his hands behind his back.

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Maggie Oliver, a police whistleblower and child protection campaigner, echoed survivors' criticism of Phillips on Wednesday night, but also criticised the government's handling of the inquiry.

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"We simply do not see the rationale for today's designation decision," Google competition lead Oliver Bethell said.

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Captain Marc Guehi has told Crystal Palace he will not sign a new contract and will leave next year, says manager Oliver Glasner.

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