Wilbur
Americannoun
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Richard, 1921–2017, U.S. poet: U.S. poet laureate 1987–88.
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Also Wilber. a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “wild boar.”
Example Sentences
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Ohio has offered a piece of fabric from the wings of the airplane built by Wilbur and Orville Wright, the pioneers who made aviation history in 1903 with the first powered, sustained flight.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
At the end of his life, 81-year-old Wilbur boards a supernatural train that takes him to critical moments in his past, revealing how often he chose work over relationships.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
Wilbur told legislators Tuesday that the organization supports some aspects of the bill and was having productive conversations with Blakespear to address their concerns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026
But this summer, when a Wilbur Cross High School student was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, the university said nothing.
From Salon ● Nov. 8, 2025
After all, Wilbur was a very young pig—not much more than a baby, really.
From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
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