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How to pronounce holmes

IPA transcription: ['hoʊmz]

Pronunciation variants: ['hoʊmz]['hoʊlmz]

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Noun

  • a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle

  • United States jurist noted for his liberal opinions (1841-1935)

  • United States writer of humorous essays (1809-1894)

  • English geologist and supporter of the theory of continental drift (1890-1965)

Usage examples

  • "Bob" Holmes is an American politician and Georgia legislator.
  • Page doubled the bass line, echoing Holmes' live performances with two acoustic guitarists.
  • The current chief justice is Catherine Holmes.
  • Mair was born at Lanark, Upper Canada, to Margaret Holmes and James Mair.
  • The Video features footage of Holmes recording solo tracks in the studio.
  • Holmes is portrayed as offering a new, fairer sense of justice.
  • The book given to Holmes by Mrs Vandeleur is "Psychopathia Sexualis".
  • Beyond dispute, Corry Hutchinson had married Mabel Holmes.
  • Panama City Division comprises the following counties: Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington.
  • Justices Holmes and Brandeis wrote dissents.