Phelps

[ felps ]

noun

1. William Ly·on [lahy, -, uh, n], 1865–1943, U.S. educator and literary critic.
2. a male given name.

Phelps

/ fɛlps /

noun

1. PhelpsMichael (Fred)1985MUSSPORT AND GAMES: swimmer Michael ( Fred ). born 1985, US swimmer, who won a record eighteen gold medals at three Olympic Games: six in 2004, eight in 2008, and four in 2012

Example Sentences

Walz’s political record is that of “a centrist Democrat who happened to be in control of a state where the Democrats had moved to the left,” said Michelle Phelps, a sociology professor at the University of Minnesota.

From Los Angeles Times

The 22-year-old hogged the headlines on home soil as he became only the third male swimmer ever to achieve the feat, after American greats Michael Phelps and Mark Spitz, and he added to his medal collection in the 4x100m medley relay with a bronze.

From BBC

You have to go back to Brian Phelps in 1960 for the other.

From BBC

He swam with Michael Phelps, ran on the track and danced with Biles and Chiles from the stands.

From Salon

The Poway Unified board voted to dismiss Marian Kim Phelps after students alleged she threatened to ban them from graduation ceremonies for not applauding her daughter enough at a banquet.

From Los Angeles Times