Nabokov

[ nuh-baw-kuhf, nab-uh-kawf, -kof; Russian nuh-baw-kuhf ]

noun

1. Vla·di·mir Vla·di·mi·ro·vich [vlad, -, uh, -meer vlad-, uh, -, meer, -, uh, -vich, vluh-, dyee, -myi, r, vluh-, dyee, -myi-, r, uh, -vyich], 1899–1977, U.S. novelist, short-story writer, and poet, born in Russia.

Nabokov

/ ˌnæbəˈkəʊvɪən; nəˈbɒkɒf; ˈnæbəˌkɒf /

noun

1. NabokovVladimir Vladimirovich18991977MUSRussianWRITING: novelist Vladimir Vladimirovich (vlaˈdimir vlaˈdimirəvitʃ). 1899–1977, US novelist, born in Russia. His works include Lolita (1955), Pnin (1957), Pale Fire (1962), and Ada (1969)

Derived Forms

• Nabokovian, adjective

Example Sentences

He and colleagues also developed an interactive presentation about evolution for all ages, called "Nabokov's Butterflies," that was presented at the USU College of Science's Science Unwrapped public outreach program in 2022.

From Science Daily

It projected him into the ranks of the country’s most innovative writers, drawing comparisons to contemporaries like Thomas Pynchon, Jorge Luis Borges and Vladimir Nabokov.

From New York Times

The prerequisites for appreciating Vladimir Nabokov, for example, include an appreciation for cryptography, a rudimentary knowledge of chess and a passing familiarity with Pushkin.

From New York Times

“It’s going to have many characters, omniscient narration. Lots … is going to happen — suicide, kidnapping, attempted murder. It’ll be arch and clever but also heartfelt; I’m gonna channel Nabokov.”

From Seattle Times

Dean Nabokov crossed her arms over her chest.

From Literature