Stayman
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of Stayman
C20: named after Samuel M. Stayman (1909–94), US bridge expert
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The Stayman Flats Fire grew from 35 to 750 acres within four hours Monday, according to the state Department of Natural Resources.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2022
The Level 3 alert was also issued for one address on Stayman Flats Road, though officials said late Monday night that would be downgraded to a Level 1, which means “get ready and stay alert.”
From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2022
Stayman Winesap also does well in Adams County.
From Washington Post • Sep. 24, 2021
The widow of Sam Stayman, she has done a lot of charity work, especially when coupled with bridge tournaments.
From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2014
J. Stayman, Leavenworth, Kansas, grew Perfection from seed of Delaware; it was sent out for testing about 1890.
From Manual of American Grape-Growing by Hedrick, U. P.
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
