Quincy

[ kwin-zee, -see kwin-see ]

noun

1. Josiah, 1744–75, American patriot and writer.
2. a city in E Massachusetts, near Boston.
3. a city in W Illinois, on the Mississippi.
4. a male given name.

Example Sentences

Frishberg updated the lyrics over the years, adding a new line near the end — “Better show this to Quincy” — as if the self-congratulatory hipster were tight with music producer Quincy Jones.

From Washington Post

And Stevie Wonder, and Prince, and Quincy Jones, and J.J. Abrams, and Toni Morrison, and…George R.R. Martin!

From The Daily Beast

Quincy Jones has said that if he were forced to pick music to take to a desert island, these three recordings would lead his list.

From The Daily Beast

I imagine John Adams would have had been unenthused if John Quincy had come home with a clip-on tie.

From The Daily Beast

Who wouldn't want to work with Patti LaBelle, Barry White, or Quincy Jones?

From The Daily Beast

“I wanted to do a show about first real best friends,” Quincy said.

From The Daily Beast

Edith smiled faintly at the suggestive pause, and murmured the intended phrase, "marry Quincy Lenox."

From Project Gutenberg

John Quincy Adams's long career is unique in American history.

From Project Gutenberg

His friends in the town of Quincy urged him to set up his press there, and he felt much inclined to do so.

From Project Gutenberg

The people, in the "Old South," were greatly agitated when Quincy closed his harangue.

From Project Gutenberg

As I was in the Assembly, knew its temper, and was Mr. Quincy's countryman, he applied to me for my influence and assistance.

From Project Gutenberg