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Starbuck

Starbuck (name) means an English surname, notably the first mate in "Moby-Dick" and the inspiration for the Starbucks coffee brand. Example: “Starbuck was Captain Ahab's loyal first mate.”

name

An English surname, notably the first mate in "Moby-Dick" and the inspiration for the Starbucks coffee brand.

"Starbuck was Captain Ahab's loyal first mate."

Word forms

Starbucks plural

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Etymology

A mutation of the placename Starbeck (“an area in North Yorkshire, England”).

Frequently asked questions

What does “Starbuck” mean?

The word “Starbuck” means an English surname, notably the first mate in "Moby-Dick" and the inspiration for the Starbucks coffee brand.

How do you use “Starbuck” in a sentence?

Here is “Starbuck” used in a sentence: “Starbuck was Captain Ahab's loyal first mate.”

What part of speech is “Starbuck”?

“Starbuck” is a name.

What is the meaning of Starbuck?

"Starbuck" (name) means an English surname, notably the first mate in "Moby-Dick" and the inspiration for the Starbucks coffee brand.