Stephenson

[stee-vuhn-suhn]

noun

1. George, 1781–1848, English inventor and engineer.

2. his son Robert, 1803–59, English engineer.

Stephenson

/ ˈstiːvənsən /

noun

1. George. 1781–1848, British inventor of the first successful steam locomotive (1814); constructed the first railway line to carry passengers, the Stockton and Darlington Railway (opened 1825)

2. his son, Robert. 1803–59, British engineer, noted for his construction of railway bridges and viaducts, esp the tubular bridge over the Menai Strait

Example Sentences

Dame Helen Stephenson and Simon Levine have also been appointed to the board.

From BBC

De La Cruz would score the Reds’ second run on Tyler Stephenson’s double three pitches later.

From Los Angeles Times

"My suspicion in this case…is that she didn't give all the circumstances of the trust to the conveyancing lawyer," said James Quarmby, head of private wealth at Stephenson Harwood.

From BBC

He walked Tyler Stephenson on four pitches, two of which missed so badly they got past catcher Will Smith.

From Los Angeles Times

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed a Corby crew was attending a nearby fire when they heard the sound of a dog barking that was found down a well on Stephenson Way.

From BBC