wiener

¹

[ wee-ner ]

noun

1. frankfurter.
2. Vienna sausage.

Wiener

²

[ wee-ner ]

noun

1. Norbert, 1894–1964, U.S. mathematician: pioneer in cybernetics.

wiener

¹

/ ˈwiːnəˌwɜːst; ˈwiːnə /

noun

1. a kind of smoked beef or pork sausage, similar to a frankfurter Also calledwienieweenieˈwiːnɪ

Wiener

²

/ ˈwiːnə /

noun

1. WienerNorbert18941964MUSSCIENCE: mathematician Norbert (ˈnɔːbət). 1894–1964, US mathematician, who developed the concept of cybernetics

Word History and Origins

Origin of wiener¹

1865–70, Americanism; < German, short for Wiener Wurst Viennese sausage

Word History and Origins

Origin of wiener¹

C20: shortened from German Wiener Wurst Viennese sausage

Example Sentences

Wiener disagrees with Breed on some of her criminal justice policies, but said she’s the only candidate who will prioritize the construction of thousands of homes in a city desperate for affordable housing.

From Los Angeles Times

Wiener said the law aimed to rein in what he called “the worst abuses by PBMs.”

From Los Angeles Times

Senator Scott Wiener, who authored the bill, said the veto allows companies to continue developing an "extremely powerful technology" without any government oversight.

From BBC

Wiener called Newsom’s veto a “missed opportunity” for California to lead on innovative tech regulation.

From Los Angeles Times

Legislation from State Sen. Scott Wiener would introduce standards for product safety testing and liability.

From Los Angeles Times