Longstreet

American  

[lawng-street, long-] / ˈlɔŋˌstrit, ˈlɒŋ- /

noun

1. James, 1821–1904, Confederate general in the U.S. Civil War.

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Example Sentences

But after a delicate dance of courting both quarterbacks, USC pivoted to Longstreet and managed to flip him from the Aggies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

When Husan Longstreet arrived at USC a year ago, the expectation was the five-star freshman would be the Trojans’ future at quarterback.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

Longstreet appeared in four games as a true freshman, retaining his redshirt year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

With Longstreet gone, expect USC to pursue a veteran passer in the transfer portal to fill the No. 3 spot on its depth chart, similar to how Sam Huard did last season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

Longstreet touched his cap, came heavily down from the horse.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara