Definitions

1. noun

a surname of Scottish origin, or a place name.

“The Ferguson family has lived in the neighborhood for decades.”

2. proper noun

a city in Missouri, USA.

“Ferguson is a suburb of St. Louis.”

3. proper noun

a district of Glasgow, Scotland.

“Ferguson is a popular shopping area in Glasgow.”

4. noun

a type of electrical switch used to control the flow of electrical current.

“The Ferguson switch failed to turn off the lights.”