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Watson (name) means a Scottish and English surname meaning "son of Walter", famously borne by Dr. Watson in the Sherlock Holmes stories. Example: “Emma Watson became famous for playing Hermione Granger.”

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A Scottish and English surname meaning "son of Walter", famously borne by Dr. Watson in the Sherlock Holmes stories.
"Emma Watson became famous for playing Hermione Granger."
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What does “Watson” mean?

The word “Watson” means a Scottish and English surname meaning "son of Walter", famously borne by Dr. Watson in the Sherlock Holmes stories.

How do you pronounce “Watson”?

“Watson” is pronounced WOTSN (/ˈwɑts(ə)n/ in IPA).

How do you use “Watson” in a sentence?

Here is “Watson” used in a sentence: “Emma Watson became famous for playing Hermione Granger.”

What part of speech is “Watson”?

“Watson” is a name.

Is “Watson” a common word?

“Watson” is a fairly common word in modern English.

Who is Dr. Watson in the Sherlock Holmes stories?

Dr. Watson is the loyal companion and chronicler of the detective Sherlock Holmes, and the character made the surname Watson widely famous in fiction. He narrates many of the stories, serving as the reader's window into Holmes's investigations.

Is Watson a first name or a last name?

Watson is primarily a surname, or family name, of Scottish and English origin. Although surnames are sometimes adopted as first names, Watson is most commonly encountered as a last name.

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