Macbeth

[ muhk-beth, mak- ]

noun

1. died 1057, king of Scotland 1040–57.
2. (italics) a tragedy (1606?) by Shakespeare.

Macbeth

/ mæk-; məkˈbɛθ /

noun

1. Macbeth1057MScottishPOLITICS: hereditary ruler died 1057, king of Scotland (1040–57): succeeded Duncan, whom he killed in battle; defeated and killed by Duncan's son Malcolm III

Macbeth

1. A tragedy by William Shakespeare , in which the Scottish nobleman Macbeth, misled by the prophecy of three witches and goaded on by his wife, murders the king and usurps the throne. Well-known lines from the play include “ Lay on, Macduff ” and “ Out, damned spot! ”

Example Sentences

The “Tragedy of Macbeth” actor said he never imbibed while working or preparing for a project, but would pick up drinking again after he wrapped.

From Los Angeles Times

Gove said his ex-wife, "whom I still love very much", was "a strong woman" and disputed the comparison to Lady Macbeth.

From BBC

The “Tragedy of Macbeth” star could tie an old Oscar record, or even go one step better.

From Los Angeles Times

Under the direction of Robin Phillips, she tackled classical roles she hadn’t in London — Cleopatra, Rosalind and Lady Macbeth among them.

From Los Angeles Times

One critic, writing of her performance as Lady Macbeth, decided she had "merged her own vivid personality with that of her charismatic subject."

From BBC