Webb

American  

[web] / wɛb /

noun

1. (Martha) Beatrice (Potter), 1858–1943, and her husband, Sidney (James), 1st Baron Passfield 1859–1947, English economists, social reformers, authors, and socialists.

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Webb British  

/ wɛb /

noun

1. Sir Aston . 1849–1930, British architect. His work includes the Victoria and Albert Museum (1909), the Victoria Memorial (1911), and Admiralty Arch (1911)

2. Mary ( Gladys ). 1881–1927, British novelist, remembered for her novels of rustic life, notably Precious Bane (1924)

3. Sidney ( James ), Baron Passfield. 1859–1947, British economist, social historian, and Fabian socialist. He and his wife ( Martha ) Beatrice (née Potter ), 1858–1943, British writer on social and economic problems, collaborated in The History of Trade Unionism (1894) and English Local Government (1906–29), helped found the London School of Economics (1895), and started the New Statesman (1913)

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Example Sentences

He turned in anger to fourth official David Webb after only eight minutes when Arsenal lingered over a throw-in.

From BBC

Since becoming the PGMOL's chief refereeing officer in 2022, Webb has sought greater transparency related to the communication of decisions, but also strived for constructive direct engagement with clubs.

From BBC

The two women settled into the bridal parlor, a luxurious suite of rooms at Webb’s Union Hotel.

From Literature

Gloucestershire Police had been investigating the death of Alice Webb, 33, who died on 24 September 2024, after becoming unwell following cosmetic treatment.

From BBC

"With Webb's sensitivity, we can trace how energy moves upward through the planet's atmosphere and even see the influence of its lopsided magnetic field."

From Science Daily