Lewis
pronunciation
How to pronounce Lewis in British English:
UK [ˈlu:ɪs]
How to pronounce Lewis in American English:
US [ˈluɪs]
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- Noun:
- United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
- United States athlete who won gold medals at the Olympics for his skill in sprinting and jumping (born in 1961)
- United States explorer and soldier who lead led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River (1774-1809)
- United States labor leader who was president of the United Mine Workers of America from 1920 to 1960 and president of the Congress of Industrial Organizations from 1935 to 1940 (1880-1969)
- United States novelist who satirized middle-class America in his novel Main Street (1885-1951)
- English critic and novelist; author of theological works and of books for children (1898-1963)
Word Origin
- Lewis
- masc. proper name, Anglo-French form of French Louis (see Louis).
Example
- 1. In the meantime , ken lewis remains in charge of bank of america .
- 2. I may not be a football supporter , but I am a fan of john lewis .
- 3. Ken lewis is still ceo of bank of america , and the same board still runs the company .
- 4. So why did lewis and the rest of the board get re-elected and with such big margins ?
- 5. John lewis shows how well-run activities can grow organically on the basis of debt and retained earnings .