Raeburn

American  

[rey-bern] / ˈreɪ bərn /

noun

1. Sir Henry, 1756–1823, Scottish painter.

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Raeburn British  

/ ˈreɪˌbɜːn /

noun

1. Sir Henry . 1756–1823, Scottish portrait painter

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Example Sentences

Some groups recall the past, like trumpeter Yank Lawson’s New Orleans-style orchestra, while others, like Woody Herman, Stan Kenton and especially Boyd Raeburn, anticipate modern jazz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

A special jury prize for original music was issued to Peter Raeburn for “Handling the Undead” and a special jury prize for acting went to Preeti Panigrahi for “Girls Will Be Girls.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2024

But Ailsa Raeburn, who is the chairperson of both Community Land Scotland and the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust, does not think ownership by Highlands Rewilding is the best way forward for local people.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2023

When Apollo runs his eyes over Daphne’s body, for instance, Ovid tells us simply that he looks at her “lips” and “fingers” and “arms,” yet Raeburn goes further.

From Washington Post • Nov. 8, 2022

It was a Raeburn, and the portrait was of Caroline de Winter, a sister of Maxim’s great-great-grandfather.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier