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Greenspan

GREENS-pan

Greenspan (name) means a surname, notably borne by economist Alan Greenspan. Example: “Greenspan chaired the Federal Reserve for nearly two decades.”

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A surname, notably borne by economist Alan Greenspan.

"Greenspan chaired the Federal Reserve for nearly two decades."

Word forms

Greenspans plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish גריןשפּאַן (grinshpan) Literally, “green branch, green bridle”, referring to Spanish green, copper acetate (“copper(II) acetate”)

Frequently asked questions

What does “Greenspan” mean?

The word “Greenspan” means a surname, notably borne by economist Alan Greenspan.

How do you pronounce “Greenspan”?

“Greenspan” is pronounced GREENS-pan (/ˈɡɹiːnspæn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Greenspan” in a sentence?

Here is “Greenspan” used in a sentence: “Greenspan chaired the Federal Reserve for nearly two decades.”

What part of speech is “Greenspan”?

“Greenspan” is a name.