osborne

/ˈɒzbɜrn/

Definitions

1. noun

a surname of English origin, derived from a place name or an Old English word for ‘bear’s mountain’ or ‘distant hill’

“The famous historian Sir Edmund Osbourne was a renowned scholar of medieval European history.”

2. proper noun

a specific person or family with the surname Osbourne

“The Osbourne family has been living in the same house for generations.”

3. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the surname Osbourne or the Osbourne family

“The Osbourne-style mansion was a popular design trend in the 19th century.”

Synonyms

  • Osborn
  • Osburn