francis scott key

Thân thiện

Francis Scott Key watches the flag flying over the fort at dawn.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A historical figure: Francis Scott Key was a United States lawyer and amateur poet. He is historically significant for authoring the lyrics of "The Star-Spangled Banner," which later became the national anthem of the United States.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that became the American national anthem.
  • The story of Francis Scott Key witnessing the Battle of Baltimore is taught in history classes.
  • A monument was erected in memory of Francis Scott Key.

Advanced Usage

• "The Francis Scott Key Bridge": A proper noun used in the names of structures (e.g., bridges) commemorating the individual.
  • The Francis Scott Key Bridge spans the Potomac River.

Variants and Related Words

• Key: As a surname, but this common word has many unrelated meanings (e.g., a device for locking, a crucial factor, musical key).
• Star-Spangled Banner: The title of the poem/song written by Francis Scott Key, and a common metonym for the American flag.

Synonyms

• The author of "The Star-Spangled Banner": A descriptive synonym.
• The poet of the national anthem: A descriptive synonym focusing on his creative role.

Related Phrases

• "By Francis Scott Key": A phrase used to attribute the authorship of the anthem.
  • "The Star-Spangled Banner" was written by Francis Scott Key.

Related Idioms

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Noun

1. United States lawyer and poet who wrote a poem after witnessing the British attack on Baltimore during the War of 1812; the poem was later set to music and entitled `The Star-Spangled Banner' (1779-1843)

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• Key
• Francis Scott Key