Dawson

[ daw-suhn ]

noun

1. Sir John William, 1820–99, Canadian geologist and educator.
2. William Levi, 1899–1990, U.S. composer and conductor.
3. a town in NW Canada, at the confluence of the Yukon and Klondike rivers: former capital of the Yukon Territory.

Dawson

/ ˈdɔːsən /

noun

1. a town in NW Canada, in the Yukon on the Yukon River: a boom town during the Klondike gold rush (at its height in 1899). Pop: 1251 (2001)

Example Sentences

Stephen Johnson, the mayor-elect of Dawson City in Yukon Territory, and the new council were elected last month.

From BBC

In his BBC Sport column, World Cup winner Matt Dawson explains why England should not be criticised for their endeavour and playing style, despite another defeat.

From BBC

“Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek, who recently disclosed that he had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, is apologizing to his loved ones who learned about his illness through the media.

From Los Angeles Times

The 47-year-old, known for starring in the TV series Dawson's Creek and the film Varsity Blues, told People magazine about his diagnosis and treatment.

From BBC

The 47-year-old actor, known for his role in the teen drama series “Dawson’s Creek,” told People he had been “privately dealing with this diagnosis” and was taking steps to address it.

From Los Angeles Times