perry mason

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Definition

Noun: - A fictional detective: Perry Mason is the name of a fictional defense attorney and detective who is the main character in a series of mystery novels written by author Erle Stanley Gardner.

Usage
  • The name "Perry Mason" is used to refer specifically to this character from literature, television, and film. It is a proper noun.
  • It is often used in discussions about detective fiction, legal dramas, or classic television.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • I am reading a book featuring Perry Mason.
    • The television show "Perry Mason" was very popular in the 1950s and 60s.
    • She enjoys stories where Perry Mason uncovers the real culprit in court.
Advanced Usage
  • The character's name can be used as a cultural reference to denote a brilliant defense attorney or a tenacious investigator who always finds the truth.
    • In this complex case, we need a real Perry Mason to defend the accused.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mason, Perry: An alternative ordering, though less common.
  • Fictional Detective: The general category to which the character belongs.
Synonyms
  • Fictional sleuth
  • Literary detective
  • Defense attorney (fictional)
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • While not a common idiom, the phrase "a Perry Mason moment" is sometimes used informally to describe a dramatic, surprise revelation in a courtroom or investigative setting, similar to those in the stories.
    • The prosecutor's final question created a real Perry Mason moment, causing the witness to confess.
Noun
  1. fictional detective in novels by Erle Stanley Gardner

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