Phelps

American  

[felps] / fɛlps /

noun

1. William Lyon 1865–1943, U.S. educator and literary critic.

2. a male given name.

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Phelps British  

/ fɛlps /

noun

1. Michael ( Fred ). born 1985, US swimmer, who won a record eighteen gold medals at three Olympic Games: six in 2004, eight in 2008, and four in 2012

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Example Sentences

“It’s certainly been more fun to go to client meetings this year as a bond manager,” said Cal Spranger, a fixed-income manager at Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2023, former Olympian Michael Phelps became the brand ambassador for Chilly Goat, whose Alpine Terrain cold tub includes a water purification system and Wi-Fi and retails for $9,495.

From The Wall Street Journal

Production designer Stephen Phelps wanted particular details like large windows so they could emphasize the passage of time.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s harder and harder to find these New York apartments that feel like they’ve been around for a while,” Phelps, 42, says.

From Los Angeles Times

Months before shooting in spring 2024, the crew for “Peter Hujar’s Day” had access to the apartment space so Phelps could rebuild much of the kitchen and paint the walls.

From Los Angeles Times