Waller

[ wol-er, waw-ler ]

noun

1. Edmund, 1607–87, English poet.
2. Thomas Fats, 1904–43, U.S. jazz pianist and songwriter.

Waller

/ ˈwɒlə /

noun

1. WallerEdmund16061687MEnglishWRITING: poetPOLITICS: politician Edmund. 1606–87, English poet and politician, famous for his poem "Go, Lovely Rose"
2. WallerFats19041943MUSMUSIC: jazz pianistMUSIC: singer Fats, real name Thomas Waller. 1904–43, US jazz pianist and singer

Example Sentences

Mr. Waller passed it on to one of his road managers, who took the guitar to his home in the rural British countryside and tossed it in the attic, the auction house said.

From New York Times

On Tuesday, Waller also said he would “need to see several more months of good inflation data before” he would support reducing rates.

From Seattle Times

James Waller, a 22-year veteran of the Conroe Police Department, died at a hospital where he was taken after the tornado struck his home in Trinity.

From Seattle Times

Waller gave the guitar to his manager at some point, who took the instrument home and threw it in the attic, where it remained for 60 years.

From Los Angeles Times

The 31-year-old Waller has indicated he is considering retirement after several seasons plagued by hamstring injuries.

From Seattle Times