Seth
Americannoun
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the third son of Adam. Genesis 4:25
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a male given name.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Seth
From Late Latin Seth, from Greek Sḗth, from Hebrew Shēth, a name associated with shāth “he has placed”
Example Sentences
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Godin’s husband, Seth Godin, a renowned authority on marketing, is the family’s cook and baker.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
“Nothing is forever, especially in television,” said former network executive Ted Harbert, who oversaw the launches of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers” at NBC.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Seth Meyers is stupendous at hooks and jabs delivered at a lightning pace, but straightly, leaving the performance of absurdity to news headlines.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
Colbert was clearly moved when he was joined in his studio by fellow late night hosts Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver, who paid tribute in the penultimate week.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
She must remind herself—as terrifying as he is and this is, Seth Greggory is on her side.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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