Abbott

American  

[ab-uht] / ˈæb ət /

noun

1. Berenice, 1898–1991, U.S. photographer.

2. Edith, 1876–1957, and her sister Grace, 1878–1939, U.S. social reformers.

3. Edville Gerhardt 1871–1938, U.S. orthopedist.

4. George, 1887–1995, U.S. playwright, director, and producer.

5. Jacob, 1803–79, and his son, Lyman, 1835–1922, U.S. clergymen and writers.

6. Sir John Joseph Caldwell, 1821–93, Canadian political leader: prime minister 1891–92.

7. Robert Sengstake 1868–1940, U.S. newspaper publisher.

8. William Bud, 1898–1974, U.S. actor, producer, and comedian, best known as the straight man of Abbott and Costello.

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Example Sentences

Abbott reported adjusted earnings of $1.15 a share, beating Wall Street’s calls for $1.14.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

The acquisition was completed earlier than expected, resulting in a headwind of 2 cents a share during the first quarter and requiring Abbott to take out loans sooner than anticipated, JPMorgan analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Outside the financial sector, Johnson & Johnson reports results on Tuesday, while Abbott Laboratories, Netflix, and PepsiCo report on Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Boyce told the court Abbott usually wore a Cartier bracelet and gold diamond encrusted Rolex watch of "real sentimental value".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

If it were not the prelude to a tragedy, their back-and-forth would resemble an Abbott and Costello comedy routine.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell