Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Showing results for Howells. Search instead for Howell.

Howells

American  
[hou-uhlz] / ˈhaʊ əlz /

noun

  1. William Dean, 1837–1920, U.S. author, critic, and editor.


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

His partner was Cynon Valley MS Vikki Howells, the minister for further and higher education in the Welsh Labour government.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

“What a bottom of fury there is to your fun,” said Twain’s friend, the novelist William Dean Howells.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

Haltwhistle's Reform candidate, Adam Howells, said his party would look to cut unnecessary spending if it took power.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025

Two of these have been named as Lawrence Howells, 51, from Porthcawl, Bridgend county, and Barrie John, 48, from Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025

In Wharton and Howells, on the other hand, there is frequently an edge of satire, and sometimes a hint of seismic rumble.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times