Definition

Proper noun: - George Michael Cohan: A United States songwriter and playwright, renowned for composing patriotic songs. He was a significant figure in American musical theater.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The musical "Yankee Doodle Dandy" is a biographical film about George Michael Cohan.
  • Many people remember George Michael Cohan for his song "You're a Grand Old Flag".

Advanced Usage

• "A Cohan-esque style": Describing a performance or song that has the energetic, patriotic, and vaudevillian characteristics associated with George M. Cohan's work.
  • The finale had a Cohan-esque flair, complete with flag-waving and a rousing march.

Variants and Related Words

• Cohan, George M. Cohan: Common abbreviated or alternative references to the full name.
• Cohan-esque (adj): In the style or manner of George M. Cohan.

Synonyms

• Songwriter, Playwright, Composer, Showman, Performer.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Give my regards to Broadway": A famous line from Cohan's song "Give My Regards to Broadway," often used to express fondness for or connection to New York City's theater district.
  • As he left for New York, his friend said, "Give my regards to Broadway!"

Noun

1. United States songwriter and playwright famous for his patriotic songs (1878-1942)