Sullivan

[ suhl-uh-vuhn ]

noun

1. Annie Anne Mansfield Sullivan Macy, 1866–1936, U.S. teacher of Helen Keller.
2. Sir Arthur (Seymour), 1842–1900, English composer: collaborator with Sir William Gilbert.
3. Ed(ward Vincent), 1902–74, U.S. journalist and television host.
4. Harry Stack [stak], 1892–1949, U.S. psychiatrist.
5. John L(awrence), 1858–1918, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1882–92.
6. Louis Hen·ri [hen, -ree], 1856–1924, U.S. architect.

Sullivan

/ ˈsʌlɪvən /

noun

1. SullivanSir Arthur (Seymour)18421900MEnglishMUSIC: composer Sir Arthur ( Seymour ). 1842–1900, English composer who wrote operettas, such as H.M.S. Pinafore (1878) and The Mikado (1885), with W. S. Gilbert as librettist
2. SullivanLouis (Henri)18561924MUSARCHITECTURE: architect Louis ( Henri ). 1856–1924, US pioneer of modern architecture: he coined the slogan "form follows function"

Example Sentences

The Western figures intent on racking up trading victories are hilariously sent up in “Please Hello,” a Gilbert and Sullivan inspired number that nonetheless maintains the Japanese point of view on these bullying capitalists.

From Los Angeles Times

Another birdwatcher, Matt O'Sullivan, said the scarlet tanager's appearance was the first recorded on the UK mainland, as other sightings had been on "remote" islands.

From BBC

Before opening the hearing, state coroner Teresa O’Sullivan acknowledged the pain and loss the broader community was still feeling as a result of the violence.

From BBC

Then I spent an evening with him around a piano, and Billy started to play Gilbert and Sullivan, Beethoven, the Beatles.

From Los Angeles Times

Iowa starting quarterback Brendan Sullivan took repeated hits and was replaced in the lineup during the Hawkeyes drive that extended into the fourth quarter.

From Los Angeles Times