Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Alexander Woollcott: A United States drama critic and journalist, active from 1887 to 1943. He was a prominent figure in American literary and theatrical circles, known for his sharp wit and influential reviews.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Alexander Woollcott was a founding member of the Algonquin Round Table.
  • The biography details the life and career of Alexander Woollcott.

Advanced Usage

• Referring to his style or legacy: His name can be used to evoke a style of acerbic, witty criticism.
  • The review was written in the spirit of Alexander Woollcott.

Variants and Related Words

• Woollcottian (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the style, wit, or critical approach of Alexander Woollcott.
  • The essay had a distinctly Woollcottian tone.

Synonyms

• Drama critic
• Journalist
• Essayist (He also wrote essays and contributed to magazines.)

Related Phrases/Idioms

• Algonquin Round Table: A celebrated group of New York City writers, critics, and wits that met regularly at the Algonquin Hotel in the 1920s, of which Alexander Woollcott was a central member.
  • The repartee at the lunch recalled the days of the Algonquin Round Table and Alexander Woollcott.

Noun

1. United States drama critic and journalist (1887-1943)