prof
1 Americannoun
abbreviation
abbreviation
noun
Etymology
Origin of prof
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; by shortening
Example Sentences
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In the same issue of Science, a collaboration led by prof.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2024
The piece’s cultural satire and complex critique of racial stereotyping take a back seat to the actor’s naturalistic, full-fleshed performance of what could have been just another prickly prof.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2024
But that may be too complicated a message for a movie in which even the smart one — ex-MIT prof Betty — triumphs not with her brain but with her stomach.
From Washington Post • Jan. 31, 2023
A the time, director of the Llanarthne site prof Charles Stirton enthused: "This is as exciting as finding a new tree in the tropics."
From BBC • Aug. 28, 2021
“Pawn to queen bishop four,” responded Collins in a basso prof undo that could be heard across the street.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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