lehman

/lɛhmən/

Definitions

1. proper noun

A bank and financial services company, founded in 1850 and based in New York City, that was the subject of a major bankruptcy in 2008.

“The collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008 had a significant impact on the global economy.”

2. noun

A person with the surname Lehman.

“The Lehman family has lived in the same town for generations.”

Synonyms

  • bank
  • financial institution

Antonyms

  • reliable
  • stable