Matthew

[math-yoo]

noun

1. one of the 12 apostles of Jesus, believed to be the author of the first Gospel: originally called Levi.

2. (in the New Testament) the first Gospel. Matt.

3. a male given name.

Matthew

/ ˈmæθjuː /

noun

1. a tax collector of Capernaum called by Christ to be one of the 12 apostles (Matthew 9:9–13; 10:3). Feast day: Sept 21 or Nov 16

2. the first Gospel, traditionally ascribed to him

Word History and Origins

Origin of Matthew¹

From Old French Mathieu, from Late Latin Matthaeus, from Greek Matthaîos, Maththaîos, from Aramaic Mattāi, shortening of Hebrew Mattityāh(ū), Mattanyāh(ū) “Gift of Yahweh”

Example Sentences

She married Richard Grey after her son Matthew’s death and continued her good work with the community’s hospital throughout the episodes.

From Los Angeles Times

He says the character’s “emotional intelligence seemed to get less and less” during some seasons of the show, and he recalls confronting Fellowes about Robert’s inability to be kind to Mary after Matthew’s death.

From Los Angeles Times

In damp conditions, England chose to field and reduced South Africa to 93-3, only for Matthew Breetzke and Tristan Stubbs to rebuild.

From BBC

The health status of quarterback Matthew Stafford, who missed much of summer practices with back problems.

From Los Angeles Times

Matthews, nominated as World Player of the Year twice in the past three years and a veteran of England's 2014 World Cup win, has plenty of leadership experience.

From BBC