meyer

/ˈmaɪ.ər/

Definitions

1. noun

a German surname, or a common Germanic or Yiddish name.

“She noticed a Meyer at the community event, wearing a bright yellow shirt.”

2. noun

a type of plum or apricot tree.

“The local nursery had Meyer plum trees available for purchase.”

3. proper noun

Meyer, a municipality in the district of Vorpommern-Rügen, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.

“After visiting Meyer, Germany, we continued on to our next destination.”

4. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Meyer or the Meyer family.

“The Meyer family’s cultural heritage was a significant part of their history.”

Synonyms

  • German
  • Yiddish
  • apricot
  • plum

Antonyms

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