Oliver

[ ol-uh-ver ]

noun

1. one of the 12 paladins of Charlemagne. Compare Roland.
2. Joseph King, 1885?–1938, U.S. cornet player, bandleader, and composer: pioneer in jazz.
3. a male given name.

Oliver

/ ˈɒlɪvə /

noun

1. one of Charlemagne's 12 paladins See also Roland
2. OliverIsaac?15561617MEnglishFrenchARTS AND CRAFTS: miniaturist Isaac. ?1556–1617, English portrait miniaturist, born in France: he studied under Hilliard and worked at James I's court
3. OliverJamie (Trevor)1975MBritishCOOKERY: chef Jamie ( Trevor ). born 1975, British chef and presenter of television cookery programmes
4. OliverJoseph18851938MUSMUSIC: jazz cornet player Joseph, known as King Oliver. 1885–1938, US pioneer jazz cornetist

Example Sentences

Coroner Crispin Oliver concluded it was "highly likely" Mr Morris, who suffered a cardiac arrest, would have survived had available specialist medical treatment been applied in a "timely manner".

From BBC

Concluding the inquest, coroner Oliver Longstaff said the evidence was clear that Miss Senior had “undertaken some research on how to end one’s life” and had attempted to do so on two previous occasions.

From BBC

The "Harry Potter" series author slammed John Oliver for his comments on "Last Week Tonight," in which he addressed misinformation spread around trans athletes in high school during the 2024 election cycle.

From Salon

Coroner Crispin Oliver was told it took 54 minutes for an ambulance to get to the crash due to high demand.

From BBC

The group included the minister for immigration and the chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, the report said, positions then held by Robert Jenrick and Oliver Dowden.

From BBC