Bradford

[ brad-ferd ]

noun

1. Gamaliel, 1863–1932, U.S. biographer and novelist.
2. Roark [rawrk, rohrk], 1896–1948, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
3. William, 1590–1657, Pilgrim settler: second governor of Plymouth Colony 1621–56.
4. William, 1663–1752, American printer, born in England.
5. a city in West Yorkshire, in N England.
6. a city in N Pennsylvania.
7. Braford.
8. a male given name.

Bradford

/ ˈbrædfəd /

noun

1. an industrial city in N England, in Bradford unitary authority, West Yorkshire: a centre of the woollen industry from the 14th century and of the worsted trade from the 18th century; university (1966). Pop: 293 717 (2001)
2. a unitary authority in West Yorkshire. Pop: 477 800 (2003 est). Area: 370 sq km (143 sq miles)

Example Sentences

She got into climbing after meeting her husband, Bradford, at the New England Museum of Natural History in Boston in 1939.

From Ozy

Bradford appears to dislike Highsmith, characterizing her as a sexual predator and repetitively referring to her “self-loathing.”

From Washington Post

In 1952, with a Red Scare rising, the historian Samuel Eliot Morison edited Bradford’s book.

From Time

Bradford’s version of events emphasized the Pilgrim’s struggles, which he interpreted through a biblical lens.

From Time

Members of both parties took issue with some of the finer points in the bill and urged Bradford to make clarifications as it headed to the Assembly floor.

From Voice of San Diego

George Galloway, a member of British parliament who represents Bradford West, is famous for a great many things.

From The Daily Beast

Kaitlyn Bradford, 20, took time in between classes at New York University to experience the attraction with her roommates.

From The Daily Beast

Punch was named publisher and as his first act fired Amory Bradford.

From The Daily Beast

George Galloway has returned to Parliament, winning a by-election in Bradford, Yorkshire.

From The Daily Beast

"If you're going to tap the classics, you better bring it," Bradford said.

From The Daily Beast

Thomas Bradford, the oldest master printer in America, died at Philadelphia, aged 94.

From Project Gutenberg

His eyes sought the ground, then wandered toward Bradford, who studiously avoided the look.

From Project Gutenberg

"I'm sorry for our mysterious friends," said Mr. Bradford, as he finished pitching the large tent.

From Project Gutenberg

Following the east shore of the river, they came to the mouth of the creek whose headwaters Mr. Bradford had explored.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Bradford looked anxiously out over the storm-swept expanse.

From Project Gutenberg