Irving


Definition: Meaning of, Irving in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɜːvɪŋ /

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  1. born in 1942 united States writer of darkly humorous novels
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  2. 1783-1859 united States writer remembered for his stories
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Irving used in phrases

  • Berlin, Irving
    1. (1888-1989) a US songwriter who wrote many popular songs and successful MUSICAL s (= plays or films that use singing and dancing to tell a story) . His songs include Alexander's Ragtime Band and White Christmas .
  • Irving Berlin (noun)
    1. 1888-1989 born in Russia united States songwriter who wrote more than 1500 songs and several musical comedies
  • Irving Howe (noun)
    1. 1920-1993 united States editor
  • Irving Langmuir (noun)
    1. 1881-1957 united States chemist who studied surface chemistry and developed the gas-filled tungsten lamp and worked on high temperature electrical discharges
  • Irving, Washington
    1. (1783-1859) a US writer known especially for his stories set in New York at the time when it was ruled by the Dutch. His two most famous stories are RIP VAN WINKLE, about a man who falls asleep for 20 years, and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, about a teacher who meets a "Headless horseman".
  • John Irving (noun)
    1. born in 1942 united States writer of darkly humorous novels
  • Washington Irving (noun)
    1. 1783-1859 united States writer remembered for his stories
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