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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
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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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishRefers to the author Ernest Hemingway, or (as a verb) writing in his stripped-back style.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- Hemingways
- Past tense
- Hemingwayed
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Etymology
Named after Ernest Hemingway.
Rhymes for Hemingway
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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.
