Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for Congreve. Search instead for portgreve.
Definitions

Congreve

[kon-greev, kong-] / ˈkɒn griv, ˈkɒŋ- /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Economist Emma Congreve, from the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde, said: "The pandemic has exposed a number of underlying inequalities in the labour market."

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2021

Easing the actors on to Planet Congreve was movement director Francine Watson Coleman.

From The Guardian • May 21, 2019

She excelled at comedy and tragedy, acting in plays by Congreve, Shakespeare, Ibsen, Noël Coward and contemporary English playwrights such as Peter Shaffer.

From Washington Post • Dec. 28, 2015

Also on hand is a model of a British Congreve rocket used in the assault.

From Reuters • Jul. 1, 2012

The lecturer was Mr. Richard Congreve, and the subject of his discourses was the creed of Positivism.

From Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches by McCarthy, Justin




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "Congreve" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com