andersen

/ˈɑːndərsɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who bears the surname Andersen.

“Hans Christian Andersen was a renowned Danish author.”

2. noun

A type of fairy-tale or fantasy story, especially one written by Hans Christian Andersen.

“The short story is a classic example of an Andersen.”

3. proper noun

A surname, referring to a person or a family with the given name.

“Lars Andersen is a famous archer.”

4. verb

To weave or make something in the style of Hans Christian Andersen.

“The artist chose to andersen the fabric to create a unique piece.”

Synonyms

  • narrator
  • storyteller

Antonyms

  • non-fiction
  • realistic