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

Another football player showing off speed was Loyola defensive back Zion Phelps in his first year of running track.

From Los Angeles Times

Leah and Maggie held daily sittings in front of the parlor fire at a hotel called the Phelps House.

From Literature

The three doctors had attended a séance at the Phelps House and noticed that the rapping sounds seemed to originate closer to Maggie.

From Literature

Six additional witnesses were invited into the parlor of the Phelps House.

From Literature

Only US swimming great Michael Phelps, who won 23 gold medals, has more Olympic titles to his name.

From BBC