Fischer

[ fish-er ]

noun

1. Edwin, 1886–1960, Swiss pianist.
2. E·mil [ey, -mil], 1852–1919, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1902.
3. Ernst Otto, 1918–2007, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1973.
4. Hans [hahns], 1881–1945, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1930.
5. Robert James Bobby, 1943–2008, U.S. chess player.

Fischer

/ ˈfɪʃər /

noun

1. FischerEmil Hermann18521919MGermanSCIENCE: chemist Emil Hermann (ˈeːmiːl ˈhɛrman). 1852–1919, German chemist, noted particularly for his work on synthetic sugars and the purine group: Nobel prize for chemistry 1902
2. FischerErnst Otto19181994MGermanSCIENCE: chemist Ernst Otto . 1918–94, German chemist: shared the Nobel prize for chemistry in 1973 with Geoffrey Wilkinson for his work on inorganic complexes
3. FischerHans18811945MGermanSCIENCE: chemist Hans (hans). 1881–1945, German chemist, noted particularly for his work on chlorophyll, haemin, and the porphyrins: Nobel prize for chemistry 1930
4. FischerRobert James19432008MUSSPORT AND GAMES: chess player Robert James , known as Bobby . 1943–2008, US chess player; world champion 1972–75

Example Sentences

The self-taught British composer David Wise, with valuable contributions from Robin Beanland and Eveline Fischer, had managed to coax a richer variety of sounds than had ever emanated from a game console.

From New York Times

“Deb Fischer hasn’t had a tough race since she was first elected.”

From BBC

Ann Fischer, the Independent voter from Dublin, opened the remarks by describing how an abortion once saved her life.

From Salon

Teresa Fischer, a teacher at Luscious Maven, the North Hollywood studio where Serritella dances now, described her as “a legend in the industry.”

From Los Angeles Times

Actress Jenna Fischer has revealed she has been receiving treatment for breast cancer since December last year.

From BBC