tilden
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Definition
Proper noun * A surname: "Tilden" is primarily recognized as a surname. * William Tatem "Big Bill" Tilden II: Specifically, "Tilden" most famously refers to a dominant American tennis player of the early 20th century.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun (Person):
- Big Bill Tilden is considered one of the greatest tennis players in history.
- The biography detailed the life and career of Tilden.
- Tilden's powerful serve revolutionized the game.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Reference: The name "Tilden" is often used in historical discussions of sports, particularly when comparing eras of tennis dominance.
- Many historians rank Tilden alongside later champions like Rod Laver and Roger Federer.
Variants and Related Words
- Tilden's (possessive form): Used to indicate something belonging to or associated with Bill Tilden.
- Tilden's record of seven U.S. Championship wins stood for decades.
Synonyms
- "Big Bill" Tilden: His common nickname.
- William T. Tilden: His full name.
Notes on Meaning
This word is almost exclusively used as a proper noun referring to the specific historical figure, William Tatem Tilden II. It is not used as a common noun with a general definition.
Noun
- United States tennis player who dominated men's tennis in the 1920s (1893-1953)