Labov

[ luh-bohv ]

noun

1. William, born 1927, U.S. linguist.

Example Sentences

William Labov, a legendary linguist, noticed what could be carry-over to his off-the-field voice.

From Washington Post

Labov pointed out in an email Bostic’s ability to convey “a maximum of information in a minimum of time.”

From Washington Post

That negative self-image of speech, first used by linguist William Labov in the 1970s to describe social stratification in speech patterns, doesn’t seem a big part of the West Coast or Urban areas in the east.

From The Guardian

“When people become aware of particular sounds, it’s like throwing a monkey wrench into a car,” Labov says.

From Slate

Labov is currently working on a project at Penn that involves interviewing students who have graduated from Philadelphia high schools to determine their perceptions about Philly.

From Slate