Baxter

American  

[bak-ster] / ˈbæk stər /

noun

1. Richard, 1615–91, English Puritan preacher, scholar, and writer.

2. a first name.

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Baxter British  

/ ˈbækstə /

noun

1. James ( Keir ). 1926–72, New Zealand lyric poet. His works include The Fallen House (1953) and In Fires of No Return (1958)

2. Richard . 1615–91, English Puritan divine and devotional writer: prominent in church affairs during the Restoration

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Example Sentences

Now the Baxter Road group wants to add 3,000 more feet of geotubes to safeguard more properties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The group is trying to protect 80 houses on Baxter Road, an enclave with spectacular ocean views and named properties such as “Owl’s Nest.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Nick Stockley, of Mayo Wynne Baxter, says the more profitable locations, such as airports and stations, will likely remain as car parks.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Previously, Independent councillor Ashley Baxter said the plan was a backward step but the head of environment at the authority, Chris Miller, said the council would still work to reduce its carbon emissions.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

They bragged often about the binding quality of the Baxter blood.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou