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