Allen

[ al-uhn ]

noun

1. (Charles) Grant (Blair·fin·die) [blair-, fin, -dee], Cecil PowerJ. Arbuthnot Wilson, 1848–99, British philosophical writer and novelist.
2. Ethan, 1738–89, American soldier in the Revolutionary War: leader of the “Green Mountain Boys” of Vermont.
3. Fred John Florence Sullivan, 1894–1956, U.S. comedian.
4. Frederick Lewis, 1890–1954, U.S. historian and editor.
5. Gracie Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen, 1905–64, U.S. comedian (partner and wife of George Burns).
6. Richard, 1760–1831, U.S. clergyman: a founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
7. William, 1532–1594, English Catholic cardinal in exile.
8. (William) Her·vey [hur, -vee], 1889–1949, U.S. novelist, poet, and biographer.
9. Woody Allen Stewart Konigsberg, born 1935, U.S. comedian, author, actor, and filmmaker.
10. a first name.

Allen

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/ ˈælən /

noun

1. AllenEthan17381789MUSMILITARY: soldier Ethan. 1738–89, American soldier during the War of Independence who led the Green Mountain Boys of Vermont
2. AllenLily1985FEnglishMUSIC: popular singerMUSIC: songwriter Lily (Rose Beatrice) , born 1985, English pop singer; one of the first performers to come to prominence through exposure on the networking website MySpace rather than through record release
3. AllenSir Thomas1944MBritishMUSIC: operatic baritone Sir Thomas. born 1944, British operatic baritone
4. AllenWoody1935MUSFILMS AND TV: comedianFILMS AND TV: writerBUSINESS: director Woody. real name Allen Stewart Konigsberg. born 1935, US film comedian, screenwriter, and director. His films as an actor and director include Annie Hall (1977), Manhattan (1979), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), Bullets over Broadway (1994), and Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)

Allen

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/ ˈælən /

noun

1. Bog of Allen
   a region of peat bogs in central Ireland, west of Dublin. Area: over 10 sq km (3.75 sq miles)
2. Lough Allen
   a lake in Ireland, in county Leitrim

Example Sentences

Other stamps announced Friday included a Keith Haring print, a tribute to New Orleans R&B legend Allen Toussaint, and a new installment in the Lunar New Year series.

From Los Angeles Times

Cullen was also part of that trial along with his colleague Bryan Allen, MD, PhD, UI professor and head of radiation oncology.

From Science Daily

She cited Allen as the “director who really changed my life with his loyalty and his support.”

From Los Angeles Times

This was a more controlled and complete performance than usual by the Bills, without Allen having to do everything by himself and a sixth successive victory takes them to nine wins and two losses.

From BBC

“I didn’t really plan on winning – especially when I saw all these guys that looked like Jeremy Allen White – but the energy here is so exciting,” Mr Shabad told the Chicago Tribune.

From BBC