Byron

[ bahy-ruhn ]

noun

1. George Gordon, Lord 6th Baron Byron, 1788–1824, English poet.
2. a male given name.

Byron

/ baɪˈrɒnɪk; ˈbaɪərən /

noun

1. ByronGeorge Gordon, 6th Baron17881824MBritishWRITING: poet George Gordon , 6th Baron. 1788–1824, British Romantic poet, noted also for his passionate and disastrous love affairs. His major works include Childe Harold's Pilgrimage (1812–18), and Don Juan (1819–24). He spent much of his life abroad and died while fighting for Greek independence

Byron

/ bī′rən /

1. British mathematician who collaborated with Charles Babbage in the development of the analytical engine, an early computer. Byron's most important contribution was the compilation of detailed notations about how the machine could be programmed.

Derived Forms

• Byronic, adjective
• ˈByronˌism, noun
• Byˈronically, adverb

Example Sentences

"There's only so many times you can turn a deaf ear to being called murdering scum," smiles former fox hunt master, Byron John.

From BBC

Replays showed that Rams linebacker Byron Young had illegally grabbed Darnold’s facemask in making the play, but the play couldn’t be reviewed and the Rams went on to a claim a 30-20 win.

From Los Angeles Times

“To him it’s like, ‘They’re the enemy,” second-year edge rusher Byron Young said, chuckling.

From Los Angeles Times

Early in the third quarter, Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. intercepted a Stafford pass.

From Los Angeles Times

“If we don’t have Coop, we don’t win those series,” former Lakers teammate Byron Scott said of five titles.

From Los Angeles Times