Todd

American  

[tod] / tɒd /

noun

1. Alexander Robertus Baron of Trumpington, 1907–97, Scottish chemist: Nobel Prize 1957.

2. David, 1855–1939, U.S. astronomer and teacher.

3. a male given name.

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Todd British  

/ tɒd /

noun

1. Baron Alexander Robertus . 1907–97, Scottish chemist, noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids: Nobel prize for chemistry 1957

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Example Sentences

One, Todd Kapostasy’s “Bong Voyage,” about the rise and fall and rise of artisanal glassblower Jason Harris, is narrated by one of his creations and includes such dumb puns as “fine piece of glass.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Abel wrote in his annual letter in late February that Weschler “manages about 6% of our investments, including a portion of the portfolio formerly overseen by Todd Combs.”

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

Todd Lyons has served in the role since March last year, a month after Caleb Vitello was removed from his post amid frustration in the administration that deportations hadn’t accelerated faster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Todd Martens will be speaking to visitors about his new newsletter about theme parks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

“Cissy is going to be juggling four baseballs at the same time. And Melissa and Todd are going to be singing a duet!”

From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon