Vernon

American  

[vur-nuhn] / ˈvɜr nən /

noun

1. Edward Old Grog, 1684–1757, British admiral.

2. a town in N Connecticut.

3. a city in S British Columbia, in SW Canada.

4. a city in N Texas.

5. a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “springlike.”

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Example Sentences

Vernon Kay is one of the favourites to replace Mills.

From BBC

Davies regularly stands in for other presenters like Vernon Kay and Rylan Clark when they're on holiday.

From BBC

The development is expected to displace 130 bat roosts but Reform UK county councillor, Vernon Smith, said he was astonished by the cost of the project.

From BBC

“Generally, you don’t see a half-point jump in the span of a week or two,” said Matt Vernon, head of consumer lending at Bank of America, referring to mortgage rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many buyers who are moving due to life events like new jobs or new babies are still in the market, Vernon said, with some looking at cheaper homes or considering adjustable-rate mortgages to keep their monthly payments lower.

From The Wall Street Journal