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Stewart

[ stoo-ert, styoo- ]

noun

  1. Du·gald [doo, -g, uh, ld, dyoo, -], 1753–1828, Scottish philosopher.
  2. James Maitland Jimmy, 1908–97, U.S. actor.
  3. Potter, 1915–85, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1958–81.
  4. a river in central Yukon Territory, Canada, flowing from the Mackenzie Mountains W to the Yukon River. 331 miles (533 km) long.
  5. a male given name.


Stewart

/ ˈstjʊət /

noun

  1. the usual spelling for the royal house of Stuart before the reign of Mary Queen of Scots (Mary Stuart)
  2. StewartJackie1939MScottishSPORT AND GAMES: racing driver Sir Jackie, full name John Young Stewart. born 1939, Scottish motor-racing driver: world champion 1969, 1971, and 1973
  3. StewartJames (Maitland)19081997MUSFILMS AND TV: actor James ( Maitland ). 1908–97, US film actor, known for his distinctive drawl; appeared in many films including Destry Rides Again (1939), It's a Wonderful Life (1946), The Glenn Miller Story (1953), and Vertigo (1958)
  4. StewartRod1945MBritishMUSIC: rock singer Rod. born 1945, British rock singer: vocalist with the Faces (1969–75). His albums include Gasoline Alley (1970), Every Picture Tells a Story (1971), and Atlantic Crossing (1975)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Example Sentences

"Yeah, that's nice . . . you're the wrong gender," Stewart shoots back, before playfully shoving Barrymore off in an awkward moment that the host leans into by dramatically falling back on the couch.

From Salon

Stewart continued, "It turns out the election was stolen . . . by more people voting for Donald Trump."

From Salon

Some of those who have been given the longest sentences, such as Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and Enrique Tarrio, leader of the Proud Boys, did not participate in the violence inside the building.

From BBC

No, I'm not planning to take stock tips from Stewart anytime soon.

From Salon

The club has a hands-on owner who likes to be part of the decision-making but respects the knowledge of the two directors of football, Winstanley and Stewart, who work closely with the manager.

From BBC

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