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

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

OJ Popoola, EJ’s twin brother, added 20 points, EJ had seven and Phillip Reed Jr. had six for Palisades, which led after each of the first three quarters.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 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

“We could fly up on the broomstick,” Phillip suggested, which seemed logical enough.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley