HOF.mɑn

Definitions

1. noun

a German surname, especially one borne by a Jewish family who were once a prominent banking family in Frankfurt.

“The Hoffman family has a rich history of banking in Frankfurt.”

2. noun

a type of German folk dance.

“The Hoffmans performed a traditional German waltz.”

3. noun

a type of American folk dance, similar to square dance.

“The Hoffmans participated in a lively Hoffman dance at the festival.”

4. proper noun

a common German and American surname.

“The Hoffmans were our neighbors for many years.”