oliver wendell holmes
Definition
Proper noun 1. United States writer of humorous essays (1809-1894): Oliver Wendell Holmes was an American physician, poet, and author, best known for his witty and conversational essays and poems. He was a prominent member of the Fireside Poets and a co-founder of The Atlantic Monthly magazine.
Usage Examples
- The essay "The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table" is a famous work by Oliver Wendell Holmes.
- In American literature classes, we studied the humorous prose of Oliver Wendell Holmes.
- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., is often distinguished from his son, the Supreme Court Justice of the same name.
Advanced Usage
- "Holmesian": Pertaining to or characteristic of the style or wit of Oliver Wendell Holmes.
- The columnist's light, conversational tone has a distinctly Holmesian quality.
Variants and Related Words
- Holmes, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.: Used to specify the writer and distinguish him from his son, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., the Supreme Court Justice.
Synonyms
- Author, essayist, poet, man of letters.
Notes on Different Meanings
- This entry refers specifically to Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809–1894), the writer and physician. His son, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. (1841–1935), was a renowned Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. The two individuals must be clearly distinguished by context or the use of "Sr." (Senior) and "Jr." (Junior).
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United States writer of humorous essays (1809-1894)
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