Roberts

American  

[rob-erts] / ˈrɒb ərts /

noun

1. Sir Charles George Douglas, 1860–1943, Canadian poet and novelist.

2. Elizabeth Madox 1886–1941, U.S. poet and novelist.

3. Frederick Sleigh Earl Bobs Bahadur, 1832–1914, British field marshal.

4. Glenn Fireball, 1929–64, U.S. racing-car driver.

5. John Glover, born 1955, U.S. jurist: chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court since 2005.

6. Kenneth (Lewis), 1885–1957, U.S. novelist and essayist.

7. Oral, 1918–2009, U.S. evangelist.

8. Owen Josephus 1875–1955, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1930–45.

9. Richard John, born 1943, U.S. molecular biologist, born in England: Nobel Prize 1993.

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Roberts British  

/ ˈrɒbəts /

noun

1. Frederick Sleigh , 1st Earl. 1832–1914, British field marshal. He was awarded the Victoria Cross (1858) for his service during the Indian Mutiny and was commander in chief (1899–1900) in the second Boer War

2. Julia. born 1967, US film actress; her films include Pretty Woman (1990), Notting Hill (1999), Erin Brockovich (2000), which earned her an Academy Award, and Charlie Wilson's War (2007)

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Example Sentences

Giuffre's brother Sky Roberts added the family was "truly honoured to accept this award on Virginia's behalf", while Wallace said working with Giuffre on the book had been the "honour of my career".

From BBC • May 11, 2026

"She inspired millions, not just to be seen, or survivors to be seen, but she called us to action," Roberts told the ceremony in a video acceptance speech.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“In Blake’s case, just getting back into a major league game knowing your stuff is still good,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

“It’s a great fit for us,” Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

“I’ll find Roberts and tell him to call the police—and these guys’ parents.”

From "A Monster of a Mystery (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #5)" by Franklin W. Dixon