Klein

American  

[klahyn] / klaɪn /

noun

1. Felix 1849–1925, German mathematician.

2. Melanie, 1882–1960, British psychoanalyst, specialist in treatment of children, born in Austria.

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Klein British  

/ klaɪn /

noun

1. Calvin ( Richard ). born 1942, US fashion designer

2. Melanie. 1882–1960, Austrian psychoanalyst resident in England (from 1926), noted for her work on child behaviour

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Example Sentences

Klein took the loss after he took over for the Dodgers in the sixth and immediately gave up a double to Hunter Goodman before Ezequiel Tovar’s grounder ricocheted off Klein’s left foot and right knee.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

But Mizuho analyst Jordan Klein wrote that semiconductors are feeling a “wee bit overbought,” in a note published Thursday morning.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Calvin Klein, where Bessette worked before marrying JFK Jr., has a “90s Edit” on its website showcasing sheath dresses, white button-down shirts and other minimalist looks from the era.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Investors are likely concerned about a pending merger between Veeco and Axcelis that is expected to close in the second half of this year, Klein said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

It was coal black inside the store, but I knew the shelf where Mr. Klein kept the matches, and also where he kept the candles.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien