Smithsonian
pronunciation
How to pronounce Smithsonian in British English:
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Word Origin
- Smithsonian
- "Smithsonian Institute," named for English scientist and philanthropist James Smithson (1765-1829), who left a legacy to the U.S. government to found it. The mineral smithsonite also is named for him.
Example
- 1. It 's now on display at the smithsonian .
- 2. The beetle officially attained icon status when the smithsonian collected the 15-millionth car .
- 3. Her kitchen in the smithsonian was her real kitchen .
- 4. John grant is a planetary scientist with the smithsonian institution .
- 5. In 1982 , three people died after a train derailed between the federal triangle and smithsonian stations .