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

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 • Feb. 14, 2026

Thomas was sentenced to 20 years and four months in prison while Watts was sentenced to 16 years in prison.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Urban unrest in Watts, Newark, Detroit and other cities added the crucial ingredient of racial and political fear to issues of crime, guns and personal safety.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

And he said the pandemic also had an impact, with lockdowns seeing sales rise as people looked for things to do when stuck at home - and freelance video games journalist Rachel Watts agreed.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Coach Watts grabs his elbow and sort of gives him a push in the right direction.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick