Burroughs

[ bur-ohz, buhr- ]

noun

1. Edgar Rice, 1875–1950, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
2. John, 1837–1921, U.S. naturalist and essayist.
3. William Seward, 1855–98, U.S. inventor of the adding machine.
4. his grandson William S(eward), 1914–1997, U.S. novelist.

Burroughs

/ ˈbʌrəʊz /

noun

1. BurroughsEdgar Rice18751950MUSWRITING: novelist Edgar Rice . 1875–1950, US novelist, author of the Tarzan stories
2. BurroughsWilliam S(eward)19141997MUSWRITING: novelist William S ( eward ). 1914–97, US novelist, noted for his experimental works exploring themes of drug addiction, violence, and homosexuality. His novels include Junkie (1953), The Naked Lunch (1959), and Interzone (1989)

Example Sentences

But all attention belonged to the riveting Timur, who illuminated the ghostly or grotesquely essence of Artaud, Burroughs, Lynch and, of course, Little.

From Los Angeles Times

Craig's movie Queer, which will have its British premiere at the annual event, is based on the 1985 novel by William Burroughs, and follows a man exploring the American expatriate community in 1950s Mexico.

From BBC

In September, her film “Queer,” directed by Luca Guadagnino and based on William S. Burroughs’ short novel, will premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

From Los Angeles Times

After trailing 5-3, the Indians scored twice to tie it and had runners on when a fan scaled the outfield wall, sprinted toward Rangers right fielder Jeff Burroughs and tried to steal the player’s cap.

From Seattle Times

USA Today, citing unnamed sources, reported Burroughs died at Stearns Champions Park in Long Beach, California, where he grew up.

From Seattle Times