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BNC: 18497 COCA: 13823

namesake

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
namesake /ˈneɪmˌseɪk/ noun
plural namesakes
namesake
/ˈneɪmˌseɪk/
noun
plural namesakes
Learner's definition of NAMESAKE
[count]
: someone or something that has the same name as another person or thing同名的人(或物)
BNC: 18497 COCA: 13823

namesake

noun

name·​sake ˈnām-ˌsāk How to pronounce namesake (audio)
: one that has the same name as another
especially : one who is named after another or for whom another is named
His grandson and namesake is the spit and image of him … Robert Graves

Example Sentences

How much did President George Bush influence his son and namesake George W. Bush?
Recent Examples on the Web Pureval announced the charter amendment Tuesday morning at Sawyer Point in front of the statue of Cincinnatus, the city's namesake and Roman general who relinquished power after achieving victory in the battlefield. Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2022 Birkin, a constant on designer mood boards and the namesake and inspiration of Hermès’s most famous bag, has never designed a line before. Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Sep. 2022 Book Art celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and an exhibit opening this Saturday honors some milestones in books by its namesake. BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 Similar to the earlier models in the series, the Streamliner Chronograph Undefeated boasts round curves that mirror the first high-speed trains from the 1920s and 1930s, which serve as the watch’s namesake and inspiration. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 June 2022 Bongbong Marcos’ namesake and father, Ferdinand Marcos Sr., was president of the Philippines from 1965-1986, and TIME covered the rise and fall of the family’s rule over the country over two decades. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 10 May 2022 The violent rule of Ferdinand E. Marcos, the leading presidential candidate’s namesake and father, is being recast as a period of strong economic growth and infrastructure projects. New York Times, 9 May 2022 In a nod to its saviors, the company has decorated the walls of the Marquis with fan art featuring drawings and sketches of the show’s namesake and other characters. Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Apr. 2022 But its mission statement, which is read aloud before each event, would be recognized by its namesake as something wholly liberal. Michael Samaritano, National Review, 22 Sep. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

probably from name's sake

First Known Use

circa 1635, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of namesake was circa 1635
BNC: 18497 COCA: 13823

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