Sampson

American  

[samp-suhn] / ˈsæmp sən /

noun

1. Deborah, 1760–1827, U.S. Revolutionary War soldier who fought disguised as a man.

2. William Thomas, 1840–1902, U.S. admiral.

3. a male given name.

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Example Sentences

My friend Betty Lou Sampson is double-jointed and can fold herself into a pretzel, but she won’t do it in front of people, because of being shy.

From Literature

His numbers got a further boost when running back Dylan Sampson took a short pass and converted it into Sanders’s first career touchdown throw.

From The Wall Street Journal

Northern Territory Salvation Army's Peter Sampson said the Red Shield House 49 -- a homeless shelter in the city -- has enough food for a week.

From Barron's

But even with a more measured approach to her football, Kirby - who was nicknamed 'Mini Messi' by former England boss Mark Sampson - still feels the pressure.

From BBC

Saudi Arabia’s recent security pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan, as well as tighter cooperation between Arab nations and Turkey are all part of that regional response to the Israeli military strength, said retired British Air Marshal Martin Sampson, who heads the Middle East office of the International Institute for Strategic Studies and served as the U.K. government defense adviser to the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal