Webster

See also: webster

English

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈwɛbstɚ/

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Proper noun

Webster (countable and uncountable, plural Websters)

1. An English surname originating as an occupation for someone who was a weaver.
2. Any of various dictionaries published under the name Webster.
3. (humorous) Nickname for a person who is a walking dictionary.
4. A placename
   1. A locality in the County of Grande Prairie, No. 1, north-west Alberta, Canada.
   2. A number of places in the United States:
      1. A neighbourhood of San Diego, California.
      2. An unincorporated community in Yolo County, California.
      3. A minor city in Sumter County, Florida.
      4. An unincorporated community in Hancock County, Illinois.
      5. A township and unincorporated community therein, in Wayne County, Indiana.
      6. A minor city in Keokuk County, Iowa.
      7. An unincorporated community in Madison County, Iowa.
      8. An unincorporated community in Breckinridge County, Kentucky.
      9. Former name of Sabattus, Maine.
      10. A town and census-designated place therein, in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
      11. A township and unincorporated community therein, in Rice County, Minnesota.
      12. An unincorporated community in Dodge County, Nebraska.
      13. A town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
      14. A town and village therein, in Monroe County, New York.
      15. A town in Jackson County, North Carolina.
      16. An unincorporated community in Ramsey County, North Dakota.
      17. An unincorporated community in Darke County, Ohio.
      18. A ghost town in Putnam County, Ohio.
      19. A small city, the county seat of Day County, South Dakota.
      20. A city in Harris County, Texas.
      21. An unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia.
      22. An unincorporated community in Taylor County, West Virginia.
      23. A village in Burnett County, Wisconsin.
      24. A town in Vernon County, Wisconsin.
   3. Ellipsis of Webster City.
   4. Ellipsis of Webster County.
   5. Ellipsis of Webster Parish.

Derived terms

• MW
• Webster City
• Webster County
• Webster Parish
• Webster Springs

 

See also

• Webb
• Webber

 

Anagrams

• bestrew, brewest