thompson

/ˈθɒmsən/

Definitions

1. noun

a person bearing the surname Thompson, of English or Scottish origin.

“The Thompsons were one of the first families to settle in the new town.”

2. noun

a variant of Thomas, used especially as a surname.

“The historian was a Thompson by birth, but known professionally as Thomas.”

3. verb

to remove or clear (something) by scooping or sifting.

“She thompsoned the sand, creating a smooth surface for the kids to play on.”

4. verb

to sift or separate (something) by passing it through a sieve or fine mesh.

“He thompsoned the coffee grounds to remove the large particles.”

5. proper noun

a surname, especially of English or Scottish origin.

“The Thompson family has lived in the area for generations.”

Synonyms

  • Thomas
  • Thomson

Antonyms

  • unknown
  • unrelated