Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Zachary Taylor: The 12th President of the United States, who served from 1849 until his death in 1850.
   • Elizabeth Taylor: A renowned United States film actress, born in England, famous for her career as a child star and later for her roles in major films, often alongside Richard Burton.
   • Deems Taylor: A United States composer and music critic active in the 20th century.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • President Taylor was a career military officer before his election.
  • Taylor won an Academy Award for her performance in "Butterfield 8".
  • The critic Taylor served as a commentator for the New York Philharmonic.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used metonymically to refer to the historical period or policies of President Zachary Taylor.
  • The debate centered on the expansionist policies of the Taylor administration.
• In cultural contexts, can refer specifically to the legacy and filmography of Elizabeth Taylor.
  • The museum's exhibit explored Taylor's influence on Hollywood glamour.

Variants and Related Words

• Taylorism (noun): A system of scientific management aimed at improving economic efficiency, developed by Frederick Winslow Taylor.
• Taylor-made (adjective): An informal variant of "tailor-made," meaning perfectly suited.

Synonyms

• Chief Executive (for Zachary Taylor): A formal synonym for President.
• Star, Actress (for Elizabeth Taylor): Terms describing her profession.
• Composer, Critic (for Deems Taylor): Terms describing his professions.

Related Phrases

• "Taylor Swift": A contemporary singer-songwriter.
• "Taylor series": In mathematics, an infinite series used to approximate functions.

Related Idioms

Noun

1. 12th President of the United States; died in office (1784-1850)
2. United States film actress (born in England) who was a childhood star; as an adult she often co-starred with Richard Burton (born in 1932)
3. United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)