Burns

American  

[burnz] / bɜrnz /

noun

1. Arthur F(rank), 1904–1987, U.S. economist, born in Austria: chairman of the Federal Reserve Board 1970–78.

2. George Nathan Birnbaum, 1896–1996, U.S. comedian (partner and husband of Gracie Allen).

3. Robert, 1759–96, Scottish poet.

4. Tommy Noah Brusso, 1881–1955, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1906–08.

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Burns British  

/ bɜːnz /

noun

1. Robert . 1759–96, Scottish lyric poet. His verse, written mostly in dialect, includes love songs, nature poetry, and satires. Auld Lang Syne and Tam o' Shanter are among his best known poems

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Example Sentences

High-income job growth has slowed in recent years, according to data from John Burns Research & Consulting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The U.S. economy was in a recession when Arthur Burns took office in February 1970.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

“We are seeing continued momentum into the second quarter,” said CEO Bill Burns in a news release.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

There will also be musical performances by Celebrity Traitors finalist Cat Burns and Norwegian artist Aurora, who will sing her song Through the Eyes of a Child from Adolescence during the In Memoriam section.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

“He ain’t. They give him eggs for stamps. He puts stamps on their letters and then trades out the eggs at Grandpa’s store or at Williford, Burns, and Rice in Commerce.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns