Rogers

[roj-erz]

noun

1. Bernard, 1893–1968, U.S. composer.

2. Bruce, 1870–1957, U.S. book designer and printer.

3. Carl (Ransom), 1902–87, U.S. psychologist.

4. Ginger Virginia Katherine McMath, 1911–1995, U.S. actress and dancer: longtime partner of Fred Astaire.

5. James Gamble, 1867–1947, U.S. architect.

6. John, 1829–1904, U.S. sculptor.

7. Robert, 1731–95, American pioneer and commander in the British regular army during the French and Indian War.

8. Samuel, 1763–1855, English poet.

9. Will(iam Penn Adair) 1879–1935, U.S. actor and humorist.

10. William P(ierce), 1913–2001, U.S. lawyer: Attorney General 1957–61; secretary of state 1969–73.

11. a city in NW Arkansas.

Rogers

/ ˈrɒdʒəz /

noun

1. Ginger , real name Virginia McMath . 1911–95, US dancer and film actress, who partnered Fred Astaire

2. Richard , Baron Rogers of Riverside. born 1933, British architect. His works include the Pompidou Centre in Paris (1971–77; with Renzo Piano), the Lloyd's building in London (1986), the Millennium Dome in Greenwich (1999), and Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 (2008)

3. William Penn Adair , known as Will . 1879–1935, US actor, newspaper columnist, and humorist in the homespun tradition

Example Sentences

The low-key Russell was a striking contrast to the colorful and bombastic Lasorda, more Mr. Rogers than Bobby Knight.

From Los Angeles Times

EPA personnel and agency contractors converted popular community gathering spots, including the driving range of Altadena Golf Course and the parking lot of Will Rogers State Beach, into hazmat stockpile sites.

From Los Angeles Times

“CPB has been the backbone of American public media, giving us everything from ‘Sesame Steet’ to ‘Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood’ to ‘Finding Your Roots,’” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

“We funded programs telling America’s ever-changing story, inspiring curiosity, a love of learning and really we affirmed Mr. Fred Rogers philosophy,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Rogers has an eye for goal and the legs to accommodate Kane's relative lack of athleticism.

From BBC