Phillip

American  

[fil-ip] / ˈfɪl ɪp /

noun

1. a male given name.

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Phillip British  

/ ˈfɪlɪp /

noun

1. Arthur. 1738–1814, English naval commander; captain general of the First Fleet, which carried convicts from Portsmouth to Sydney Cove, Australia, where he founded New South Wales

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Example Sentences

“Above all, they were loving parents who provided unwavering support, guidance, and encouragement,” Phillip said in the post.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Diplomatic progress and assurances of uninterrupted tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz could pull Brent back toward the $80 zone, though residual geopolitical risk limits the downside, Phillip Nova adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Also testifying at the hearing was Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip Swagel, who said it was too early to assess the cost of the conflict with Iran.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

One such alumnus was Phillip Argento, a retired California judge, who filed a complaint about the incident with Hamilton P. Fox, the D.C. bar’s disciplinary counsel.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

Jack started to say, turning back to Phillip, but the prince pointed down at a plaque on the floor in front of the stone table.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley