Lincoln

[ ling-kuhn ]

noun

1. Abbey Anna Marie Gaby WooldridgeAminata Moseka, 1930–2010, U.S. jazz singer, activist, and actress.
2. Abraham, AbeHonest Abe, 1809–65, 16th president of the U.S. 1861–65.
3. Benjamin, 1733–1810, American Revolutionary general.
4. Mary Todd, 1818–82, U.S. First Lady 1861–65 (wife of Abraham Lincoln).
5. a city in and the capital of Nebraska, in the southeastern part.
6. a city in Lincolnshire, in east central England.
7. a town in northern Rhode Island.
8. a city in central Illinois.
9. a town in southern Ontario, in southern Canada, on Lake Ontario.
10. Lincolnshire.
11. Mount, a mountain in central Colorado, in the Park Range of the Rocky Mountains. 14,286 feet (4,357 meters).
12. one of an English breed of large mutton sheep noted for their heavy fleece of coarse, long wool.
13. a male given name.

Lincoln

¹

/ ˈlɪŋkən /

noun

1. LincolnAbraham18091865MUSPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: head of statePOLITICS: emancipator Abraham. 1809–65, US Republican statesman; 16th president of the US. His fame rests on his success in saving the Union in the Civil War (1861–65) and on his emancipation of slaves (1863); assassinated by John Wilkes Booth

Lincoln

²

/ ˈlɪŋkən /

noun

1. a city in E central England, administrative centre of Lincolnshire: an important ecclesiastical and commercial centre in the Middle Ages; Roman ruins, a castle (founded by William the Conqueror) and a famous cathedral (begun in 1086). Pop: 85 963 (2001) Latin nameLindumˈlɪndəm
2. a city in SE Nebraska: state capital; University of Nebraska (1869). Pop: 235 594 (2003 est)
3. short for Lincolnshire
4. a breed of long-woolled sheep, originally from Lincolnshire

Example Sentences

Lincoln Riley has struggled through his USC tenure, but pro football executives see a path for him to be an NFL head coach or offensive coordinator.

From Los Angeles Times

When I’m shooting “The Lincoln Lawyer,” which is like five months a year, I’m exhausted.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a dramatic departure from the promise of two years ago, when head coach Lincoln Riley went 11-3 in his debut season.

From Los Angeles Times

Mississippi State transfer Jo’Quavious Marks and his family believe USC coach Lincoln Riley’s offense is perfect for his mix of toughness and skill.

From Los Angeles Times

But by Tuesday, four days ahead of its crosstown matchup with UCLA, it had finally caught up with Lincoln Riley, whose third rivalry week at USC now promises to be an especially viral one.

From Los Angeles Times