name
Uncommon
Dickinson
DIH-kihn-suhn
Dickinson (name) means an English surname meaning "son of Dick," notably borne by the poet Emily Dickinson. Example: “Emily Dickinson wrote nearly 1,800 poems in her lifetime.”
name
1
An English surname meaning "son of Dick," notably borne by the poet Emily Dickinson.
"Emily Dickinson wrote nearly 1,800 poems in her lifetime."
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like Dickinson.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
Emily _____ wrote nearly 1,800 poems in her lifetime.
Etymology
Formed from Dickin and -son.
Rhymes for Dickinson
See all rhymes for Dickinson →Frequently asked questions
What does “Dickinson” mean?
The word “Dickinson” means an English surname meaning "son of Dick," notably borne by the poet Emily Dickinson.
How do you pronounce “Dickinson”?
“Dickinson” is pronounced DIH-kihn-suhn (/ˈdɪkɪnsən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dickinson” in a sentence?
Here is “Dickinson” used in a sentence: “Emily Dickinson wrote nearly 1,800 poems in her lifetime.”
What part of speech is “Dickinson”?
“Dickinson” is a name.
Is “Dickinson” a common word?
“Dickinson” is an uncommon word in modern English.
