Cabot

[ kab-uht ]

noun

1. John Giovanni Caboto, c1450–98?, Italian navigator in the service of England: discoverer of North American mainland 1497.
2. Richard Clarke, 1868–1939, U.S. physician and writer on medical ethics.
3. Sebastian, 1474?–1557, English navigator and explorer (son of John Cabot).
4. a male given name.

Cabot

/ ˈkæbət /

noun

1. CabotJohn14501498MItalianTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: explorer John Italian name Giovanni Caboto. 1450–98, Italian explorer, who landed in North America in 1497, under patent from Henry VII of England, and explored the coast from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland
2. CabotSebastian?14761557MItalianTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: navigatorGEOGRAPHY: cartographer his son, Sebastian. ?1476–1557, Italian navigator and cartographer, who served the English and Spanish crowns: explored the La Plata region of Brazil (1526–30)

Example Sentences

‘Jaws’ star Richard Dreyfuss made controversial remarks at a recent screening at the Cabot that prompted the theater to apologize to its patrons.

From Los Angeles Times

Dreyfuss’ words at the film screening — billed as “An Evening With Richard Dreyfuss + ‘Jaws’ Screening” at the Cabot — resulted in some attendees walking out at the Beverly, Mass., theater.

From Los Angeles Times

The venue, The Cabot in the community of Beverly, issued an apology after Saturday’s event.

From Seattle Times

That’s a good reason to be on the lookout for the sharks, often referred to as great whites, said John Chisholm, an adjunct scientist at the New England Aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life.

From Seattle Times

It is now operating at Cabot Square in Canary Wharf under Capital Karts London Limited, another company within the same group.

From BBC