Oliver
pronunciation
How to pronounce Oliver in British English:
UK [ˈɔlivə]
How to pronounce Oliver in American English:
US [ˈɑləvɚ]
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- Noun:
- United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
Word Origin
- Oliver
- masc. personal name, in medieval lore the name of one of Charlemagne's peers, friend of Roland, from French Olivier, from Middle Low German Alfihar, literally "elf-host, elf-army," from alf "elf" (see elf) + hari "host, army" (see harry (v.)). Cognate with Anglo-Saxon name Ælfhere. Form influenced in Old French by olivier "olive tree."
Example
- 1. Oliver is now scheduled for execution on 5 november .
- 2. Back in his cooking truck , oliver looks close to collapse .
- 3. Oliver reads only when absolutely required to .
- 4. For firms that only supply screens , such as chimei innolux and au optronics , the pain may be as long and excruciating as an oliver stone film .
- 5. Oliver gave his brother a head-butt .