Tate

American  

[teyt] / teɪt /

noun

1. Sir Henry, 1819–99, English merchant and philanthropist: founder of an art gallery Tate Gallery in London, England.

2. (John Orley) Allen 1899–1979, U.S. poet, critic, and editor.

3. James, 1943–2015, U.S. poet.

4. Nahum 1652–1715, English poet and playwright, born in Ireland: poet laureate 1692–1715.

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Tate British  

/ teɪt /

noun

1. ( John Orley ) Allen. 1899–1979, US poet and critic

2. Sir Henry. 1819–99, British sugar refiner and philanthropist; founder of the Tate Gallery

3. Nahum (ˈneɪʊm). 1652–1715, British poet, dramatist, and hymn-writer, born in Ireland: poet laureate (1692–1715). He is best known for writing a version of King Lear with a happy ending

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Example Sentences

Cypress 6, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 2: Tate Belfanti allowed one hit in four innings and struck out four for Cypress, which finished third at the National Classic.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Luckily for “The Bachelorette” star, his office at Serhant is just a few miles from his own Jupiter dwelling, which was designed by his girlfriend, Tate Madden.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Tate - as Nan - will also be treating the audience to a musical number.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

When the show travels next to the Tate Modern on June 9, watch for some of these pairs to shuffle out as the Tate brings in its own Kahlo loans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Judge Tate, however, had to be fetched from his farm, where he had gone to feed his horses.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote