Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • American statesman and orator: Daniel Webster refers to a prominent 19th-century United States politician and renowned public speaker who lived from 1782 to 1857. He is celebrated for his powerful oratory skills and his significant role in American political and legal history.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Daniel Webster was a key figure in the debates over states' rights and the preservation of the Union.
  • The speeches of Daniel Webster are still studied for their rhetorical brilliance.
  • The Webster–Ashburton Treaty was negotiated by Daniel Webster.

Advanced Usage

• "A Daniel Webster of our time": This phrase is used metaphorically to describe a person who is an exceptionally skilled and persuasive orator.
  • The senator's powerful defense of the bill earned him a reputation as a Daniel Webster of our time.

Variants and Related Words

• Websterian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Daniel Webster or his oratorical style.
  • The speech had a Websterian gravity and eloquence.

Synonyms

• Orator: A person who delivers a speech or oration, especially one skilled in eloquent public speaking.
• Statesman: A skilled, experienced, and respected political leader.

Related Phrases

• "Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable!": This is a famous quotation from one of Daniel Webster's speeches, encapsulating his political philosophy.
  • The senator concluded his address by echoing Daniel Webster's famous words: "Liberty and Union..."

Noun

1. United States politician and orator (1782-1817)