Whittier

American  

[hwit-ee-er, wit-] / ˈʰwɪt i ər, ˈwɪt- /

noun

1. John Greenleaf 1807–92, U.S. poet.

2. a city in SW California, E of Los Angeles.

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Whittier British  

/ ˈwɪtɪə /

noun

1. John Greenleaf. 1807–92, US poet and humanitarian: a leading campaigner in the antislavery movement. His poems include Snow-Bound (1866)

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Example Sentences

Heritage Christian 59, Whittier Christian 21: Houston Rolle had 17 points in the Olympic League game.

From Los Angeles Times

She was rescued around where the creek passes Workman Mill Road near the unincorporated community of North Whittier, near the junction of the 605 and 60 freeways.

From Los Angeles Times

"Barry Arm is visited by kayakers and cruise ships, and nearby communities such as Whittier could be affected, so understanding the hazard is important from both a scientific and a public-safety perspective."

From Science Daily

If you close your eyes, you could see the trio’s lowrider rolling down Whittier Blvd, with all three mischief-makers hanging out the windows.

From Los Angeles Times

The setting: a two-story home in Whittier prettied with holiday decorations, pet beds, American flags and a shelf of tchotchkes dedicated to John Wayne.

From Los Angeles Times