Edmond

[ ed-muhnd ]

noun

1. a town in central Oklahoma.
2. Also Edmund. a male given name: from Old English words meaning “rich, happy” and “protection.”

Example Sentences

Since its Paris premiere in 1897, Edmond Rostand‘s “Cyrano de Bergerac” has maintained a firm grip on the public’s imagination.

From Los Angeles Times

Sept. 4-29 “Cyrano de Bergerac,” Pasadena Playhouse Mention “Cyrano de Bergerac,” Edmond Rostand’s 1897 French classic, and the first thing that might come to mind is an actor wearing a fake nose.

From Los Angeles Times

The latest chapter in the saga of Simmons’ false conviction and ultimate exoneration occurred last week, when the Edmond City Council agreed to pay him $7.15 million.

From Slate

Add the amount he got from the state to what the city of Edmond agreed to pay, and the total amount of $7,325,000 appears a considerable sum.

From Slate

Simmons and another Black man were convicted of capital murder in the 1974 killing of Carolyn Sue Rogers, a 30-year-old White woman, at an Edmond liquor store.

From Slate