Nicholson

[ nik-uhl-suhn ]

noun

1. Ben, 1894–1982, British abstract painter.
2. Sir Francis, 1655–1728, English colonial administrator in America.
3. Jack, born 1937, U.S. actor.

Nicholson

/ ˈnɪkəlsən /

noun

1. NicholsonBen18941982MEnglishARTS AND CRAFTS: painter Ben. 1894–1982, English painter, noted esp for his abstract geometrical works
2. NicholsonJack1937MUSFILMS AND TV: actor Jack. born 1937, US film actor. His films include Easy Rider (1969), One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1974), Chinatown (1974), Terms of Endearment (1983), Batman (1989), As Good As It Gets (1998), About Schmidt (2002), and The Departed (2006)
3. NicholsonJohn18211857MBritishIrishMILITARY: generalPOLITICS: administrator John. 1821–57, British general and administrator, born in Ireland: deputy commissioner in the Punjab (1851–56), where he became the object of hero-worship among the natives and kept the Punjab loyal during the Indian Mutiny: played a major role in the capture of Delhi

Example Sentences

According to Huffington Post reporter Jonathan Nicholson, he responded to the news with an incredulous "Are you sh**tin' me?"

From Salon

Now there are young adults who associate the iconic “Heeeeerrrrreeee’s Johnny” more with Jack Nicholson in “The Shining” than with Ed McMahon’s nightly introduction.

From Los Angeles Times

And on third, DeCarlos Nicholson, another of USC’s backup corners, broke up a fade.

From Los Angeles Times

If Covington and Smith are unable to play, Decarlos Nicholson and John Humphrey are likely to get the starting nod, while freshman Marcelles Williams, who was elevated from the scout team this week, could play more of a role.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr Uisdean Nicholson from Heriot-Watt University first found the Nadir crater in 2022, but a cloud of uncertainty hung over how it was really formed.

From BBC