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

Tim Thomas, the chief investment officer of Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers, uses an equal-weight strategy for some portfolios.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

In the 100 meters, the first four finishers were football players, led by Loyola’s Zion Phelps, who ran 10.56 seconds to edge Emmanuel Pullins, who ran 10.59.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

One WhatsApp message Phelps sent said: "I hope you've had a good night, I'm falling asleep with my phone in my hand. I love you and wish you sweet dream!! Contact me about anything xxxxxx."

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

“There is a growing sense of unease,” said Tim Thomas, chief investment officer at Badgley Phelps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Mrs Phelps, slightly taken aback at the arrival of such a tiny girl unaccompanied by a parent, nevertheless told her she was very welcome.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl