Beecher

American  

[bee-cher] / ˈbi tʃər /

noun

1. Catharine Esther, 1800–78, U.S. educator: advocated educational rights for women.

2. Edward, 1803–95, U.S. clergyman, educator, and abolitionist.

3. Henry Ward, 1813–87, U.S. preacher and writer.

4. Lyman, 1775–1863, U.S. preacher and theologian (father of Catharine Esther Beecher, Edward Beecher, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Henry Ward Beecher).

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Beecher British  

/ ˈbiːtʃə /

noun

1. Henry Ward . 1813–87, US clergyman: a leader in the movement for the abolition of slavery

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Example Sentences

Instrumental in feminizing the occupation, Beecher argued that pious young women should be the ones to do the moral work of teaching — in no small part because they provided cheap labor.

From Los Angeles Times

Kids still learn about cooking and reading food labels through classroom curriculum she helped develop through the Beecher’s Foundation established by the founder of Beecher’s Handmade Cheese.

From Seattle Times

The law leads to angry protests and inspires Harriet Beecher Stowe to write a serialized novel that will become Uncle Tom's Cabin.

From Literature

Boston rookie Johnny Beecher picked up his first penalty when he got in a fight with Jason Dickinson in the third period.

From Washington Times

The spokesperson added that Alaska’s portfolio of regional food and beverage partners includes a mix of Oregon and Washington brands such as Tillamook, Beecher’s Cheese, Salt & Straw Ice Cream, Seattle Chocolates and Straightaway Cocktails.

From Seattle Times