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Eames
eemz
Eames (name) means a surname of Old English origin, notably borne by designers Charles and Ray Eames. Example: “The Eames lounge chair is a design icon.”
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A surname of Old English origin, notably borne by designers Charles and Ray Eames.
"The Eames lounge chair is a design icon."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Eameses
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Etymology
Probably from the genitive form of Old English ēam ("maternal uncle").
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What does “Eames” mean?
The word “Eames” means a surname of Old English origin, notably borne by designers Charles and Ray Eames.
How do you pronounce “Eames”?
“Eames” is pronounced eemz (/iːmz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Eames” in a sentence?
Here is “Eames” used in a sentence: “The Eames lounge chair is a design icon.”
What part of speech is “Eames”?
“Eames” is a name.
Where does the word “Eames” come from?
The word “Eames” comes from Old English. Probably from the genitive form of Old English ēam ("maternal uncle").
