Sandburg, Carl

Save This Word!

A twentieth-century American author. His widely varied works include poems about the countryside and industrial heartland of the United States, especially “Chicago”; Rootabaga Stories, written for children; and a biography of Abraham Lincoln.

QUIZ

ARE YOU A TRUE BLUE CHAMPION OF THESE "BLUE" SYNONYMS?

We could talk until we're blue in the face about this quiz on words for the color "blue," but we think you should take the quiz and find out if you're a whiz at these colorful terms.

Question 1 of 8

Which of the following words describes “sky blue”?

navy

beryl

azure

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Meet Grammar Coach

Write or paste your essay, email, or story into Grammar Coach and get grammar help

Improve Your Writing

Meet Grammar CoachImprove Your Writing

Words nearby Sandburg, Carl

sandbox tree, sandboy, sandbug, sandbur, Sandburg, Sandburg, Carl, sand-cast, sandcastle, sand chair, sand cherry, sand colic

How to use Sandburg, Carl in a sentence

Carl Sandler, who founded Mister in 2012, previously founded Daddyhunt.com and worked at Gay.com.
Grindr’s Trans Dating Problem|David Levesley|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In the next election, MassEquality took Vinnie out, replacing him with a young gay man, Carl Sciortino.
The Real Story Behind the Fight for Marriage Equality|E.J. Graff|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Cuomo ran for governor in 2002, but pulled out before he was to be soundly defeated in the Democratic primary by Carl McCall.
Andrew Cuomo Ignores Rural New York|David Fontana|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But poor Carl is still trudging along as if his assault never happened.
The Walking Dead’s ‘Slabtown’: The Real Source of Terror Isn’t Walkers, It’s Rape|Melissa Leon|November 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The only difference was the writing staff was Neil Simon, Mel Brooks, and Carl Reiner, and they started writing on Monday.
Harry Shearer on Being Nixon, ‘The Simpsons Movie’ Sequel, and Why Obama Should Return His Nobel|Marlow Stern|October 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They had not met since the battle of Wilson Creek, when Carl went back with a broken arm.
The Courier of the Ozarks|Byron A. Dunn
In the privacy of Lawrence's room, Carl told his story—a story that Lawrence listened to breathless attention.
The Courier of the Ozarks|Byron A. Dunn
There was another silence, during which Carl became absorbed in a book and Louise gave her attention to Helen's dolls.
The Story of the Big Front Door|Mary Finley Leonard
"Miss Zélie herself sets more store by Carl than any of the rest," said Mandy, coming to the door.
The Story of the Big Front Door|Mary Finley Leonard
Carl suddenly demanded, as they marched up the newly reddened walk.
The Story of the Big Front Door|Mary Finley Leonard