Connors
Proper noun A surname, most famously associated with James Scott "Jimmy" Connors, a former professional tennis player from the United States.
This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific individual, Jimmy Connors, or to others who share the surname. * He studied the aggressive playing style of Connors. * The tournament was won by Connors in 1974.
- The name can be used metonymically to represent an era or style in tennis history.
- The rivalry between Borg and Connors defined men's tennis in the late 1970s.
- Jimmy Connors: The full name of the most famous bearer.
- Connorses (rare): The hypothetical plural form when referring to multiple members of the Connors family.
As a proper noun, "Connors" does not have multiple dictionary definitions. Its primary meaning is as a surname. Any other use would be highly context-specific and not standard.
There are no direct synonyms for a proper name. In a sporting context, one might refer to him by description: * The former champion * The American tennis legend
There are no idioms specifically using the name "Connors."
There are no phrasal verbs associated with the proper noun "Connors."
- outstanding United States tennis player (born in 1952)