Adrian

[ ey-dree-uhn ]

noun

1. Edgar Douglas, 1889–1977, English physiologist: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1932.
2. (Gilbert), 1903–59, U.S. fashion and costume designer.
3. Hadrian.
4. a city in southeastern Michigan.
5. a first name: from a Latin word meaning “from Hadria,” an ancient city in northern Italy.

Adrian

/ ˈeɪdrɪən /

noun

1. AdrianEdgar Douglas, Baron Adrian18891977MEnglishSCIENCE: physiologist Edgar Douglas, Baron Adrian. 1889–1977, English physiologist, noted particularly for his research into the function of neurons: shared with Sherrington the Nobel prize for physiology and medicine 1932

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, senior figures have left the team, including design legend Adrian Newey.

From BBC

“On the climate front, warming temperatures have put water storage capacity of the Sierra Nevada mountains in long-term decline,” said Adrian Covert, the Bay Area Council’s senior vice president of public policy.

From Los Angeles Times

Adrian said: "Tash talks about how much of a privilege it was to play for Wales. She's exploited that privilege and disappointed my daughter, and lots of other people."

From BBC

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said Tuesday afternoon that his office was monitoring “unsubstantiated” bomb threats at four locations in Navajo Nation.

From Los Angeles Times

In Phoenix, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes reassured Arizonans that election officials were ready for a long but efficient election day.

From Los Angeles Times