Rob Roy
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Rob Roy
First recorded in 1865–70; after Rob Roy, nickname of Robert Macgregor (1671–1734), Scottish freebooter
Example Sentences
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Rob Roy, president and general counsel of the Ventura County Agricultural Assn., said he has not heard of employers in his region making immigration-related threats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
Rob Roy cost an estimated £28m dollars whereas Braveheart had almost three times that amount - but despite the pressures of budget, the film included some unforgettable scenes.
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2025
In North Seattle, Copine is up for “Outstanding Restaurant” while the popular cocktail den Rob Roy in Belltown is in the running for “Outstanding Bar.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 29, 2023
The menu has seven variations on the martini, along with the Rob Roy, the Jack Rose and a dozen other drinks older than Joe Biden.
From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2021
The long mountain glen between these two lakes was the home of Rob Roy, and the Highlanders point out various localities, all commemorated in Scott’s incomparable story.
From With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 3 by Various
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