Watts

American  

[wots] / wɒts /

noun

1. André born 1946, U.S. concert pianist, born in Germany.

2. George Frederick, 1817–1904, English painter and sculptor.

3. Isaac, 1674–1748, English theologian and hymnist.

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Watts British  

/ wɒts /

noun

1. George Frederick. 1817–1904, English painter and sculptor, noted esp for his painting Hope (1886) and his sculpture Physical Energy (1904) in Kensington Gardens, London

2. Isaac. 1674–1748, English hymn-writer

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Example Sentences

A California Parade was Disney theatricality at its weirdest, with floats that depicted Old Town San Diego, Watts and more.

From Los Angeles Times

Wasserman told his staff that Mike Watts, a longtime company executive, would assume day-to-day management of the firm while he begins the process of selling it.

From Los Angeles Times

Wasserman said longtime executive Mike Watts would take on day-to-day control of the business while he focuses on planning the 2028 Olympics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Celebrities like Naomi Watts and Halle Berry routinely popped up on my Instagram feed to tell me what symptoms I should look out for.

From The Wall Street Journal

Watts, working through an eternal haze of cigarette smoke, gives as fine a performance as the nagging-mother material allows.

From Los Angeles Times