Crichton

[ krahyt-n ]

noun

1. James the Admirable Crichton, 1560?–82, Scottish scholar and linguist.
2. Michael, 1942–2008, U.S. novelist.

Crichton

/ ˈkraɪtən /

noun

1. CrichtonJames15601582MScottishMISC: scholarWRITING: writer James. 1560–82, Scottish scholar and writer, called the Admirable Crichton because of his talents
2. CrichtonJohn) Michael19422008MUSWRITING: novelistFILMS AND TV: screenwriterFILMS AND TV: director ( John ) Michael. 1942–2008, US novelist, screenwriter, and film director; his thrillers, many of which have been filmed, include The Andromeda Strain (1969), Jurassic Park (1990), and Disclosure (1994)

Example Sentences

The Crichton Trust said it was "deeply saddened" by the closure but confirmed it had not bid for the property.

From BBC

In 1798, Scottish doctor Sir Alexander Crichton wrote about a “disease of attention” with “an unnatural degree of mental restlessness.”

From BBC

“The lawsuit filed by the Crichton Estate is baseless, as ‘The Pitt’ is a new and original show.

From Los Angeles Times

The inquiry heard that Crichton was left outside like a “naughty schoolgirl”.

From BBC

For “Eruption,” Crichton says she gave Patterson all of her husband’s research and he came back with an outline.

From Seattle Times