Shannon

American  

[shan-uhn] / ˈʃæn ən /

noun

1. Claude Elwood 1916–2001, U.S. applied mathematician: early developer of information theory.

2. a river flowing SW from N Ireland to the Atlantic: the principal river of Ireland. 240 miles (386 km) long.

3. international airport in W Ireland, near Limerick.

4. a female given name.

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Shannon ¹ British  

/ ˈʃænən /

noun

1. a river in the Republic of Ireland, rising in NW Co Cavan and flowing south to the Atlantic by an estuary 113 km (70 miles) long: the longest river in the Republic of Ireland. Length: 260 km (161 miles)

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Shannon ² British  

/ ˈʃænən /

noun

1. Claude ( Elwood ). 1916–2000, US mathematician, who first developed information theory

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Shannon

On “Fox News Sunday,” anchor Shannon Bream allocated a mere four seconds to the entire event, treating it as a footnote before moving on to interview a Democratic senator.

From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026

Shannon first got into debt about 10 years ago when she had to borrow money to buy expensive boots for her job as a security guard.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

It paid off so well that Dino and his wife Shannon are hosting their second draft party in as many years Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

“But for Shannon, it doesn’t matter if Bowlero soars or crashes. Either way, he gets paid.”

From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026

“Exactly. That’s what I’m talkin’ ’bout,” Shannon said, way too eager.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds