Wilbur

[ wil-ber ]

noun

1. Richard, 1921–2017, U.S. poet: U.S. poet laureate 1987–88.
2. Also Wilber. a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “wild boar.”

Example Sentences

“Although Wilbur did lead during the campaign, in the end, we knew anything could happen,” said Noland, adding that people often toss in a ton of votes on the final day, which tends to shift the so-called polls.

From Washington Post

John Didion and John Wilbur never made the Pro Football Hall of Fame but they joined an even more select group in 2013.

From The Daily Beast

It looked a bit like the architect Wilbur Post's house on the TV show Mister Ed.

From The Daily Beast

For example, Manhattan billionaire Wilbur Ross and his wife Hilary Geary were cautious in buying.

From The Daily Beast

Mrs. Wilbur Edes, although small, was masterly in everything, from waving a pompadour to conducting theatricals.

From Project Gutenberg

Tall as Wilbur Edes was, he was overshadowed by that immaculate blond pompadour and that plumed picture hat.

From Project Gutenberg

Of course Wilbur would meet her, and they would take a taxicab, but even a taxicab seemed rather humiliating to her.

From Project Gutenberg

Wilbur had failed in his attempt to secure Lydia Greenway for Margaret's star-feature.

From Project Gutenberg

Poor Wilbur at this time felt guiltily culpable that he did not own a motor car in which his Margaret might take the air.

From Project Gutenberg