Byron

[bahy-ruhn]

noun

1. George Gordon, Lord 6th Baron Byron, 1788–1824, English poet.

2. a male given name.

Byron

/ baɪˈrɒnɪk, ˈbaɪərən /

noun

1. George Gordon , 6th Baron. 1788–1824, British Romantic poet, noted also for his passionate and disastrous love affairs. His major works include Childe Harold's Pilgrimage (1812–18), and Don Juan (1819–24). He spent much of his life abroad and died while fighting for Greek independence

Byron

1. British mathematician who collaborated with Charles Babbage in the development of the analytical engine, an early computer. Byron's most important contribution was the compilation of detailed notations about how the machine could be programmed.

Other Word Forms

• Byronic adjective
• Byronism noun
• Byronically adverb

Example Sentences

“To me, Byron is the patron saint of comedians,” said Greg Romero Wilson, who wrote for the program and appeared as a panelist.

From Los Angeles Times

Two days before I met him, I’d put down Lord Byron, my 15-year-old shepherd rescue, after nursing him for a year.

From Los Angeles Times

Starters Jared Verse and Byron Young, watching from the sideline, were no doubt elated.

From Los Angeles Times

Jared Verse is the reigning NFL defensive rookie of the year and third-year pro Byron Young is an established starter.

From Los Angeles Times

"If Andy Byron had made light of this, that would have been very unfair and very unethical, because he was the one undertaking in the bad behaviour."

From BBC