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Hemingway

HEH-mihng-way

Hemingway (name) means Surname of Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), the American novelist known for a spare, direct writing style. Example: “He read every Hemingway novel he could find that summer.”

name

Surname of Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), the American novelist known for a spare, direct writing style.

"He read every Hemingway novel he could find that summer."

verb

Informal: to write or speak in a terse, understated style associated with Hemingway.

"She Hemingwayed her report down to three short paragraphs."

How to use Hemingway

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRefers to the author Ernest Hemingway, or (as a verb) writing in his stripped-back style.

Word forms

Hemingwayed past tense, Hemingways singular

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Etymology

Named after Ernest Hemingway.

Rhymes for Hemingway

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Hemingway” mean?

The word “Hemingway” means surname of Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), the American novelist known for a spare, direct writing style. In plain terms, refers to the author Ernest Hemingway, or (as a verb) writing in his stripped-back style.

How do you pronounce “Hemingway”?

“Hemingway” is pronounced HEH-mihng-way (/ˈhɛmɪŋ.weɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Hemingway” in a sentence?

Here is “Hemingway” used in a sentence: “He read every Hemingway novel he could find that summer.”

What part of speech is “Hemingway”?

Depending on how it is used, “Hemingway” can be a name and a verb.

Is “Hemingway” a common word?

“Hemingway” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Hemingway” have?

“Hemingway” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: surname of Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), the American novelist known for a spare, direct writing style.