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Sullivan Definition & Meaning

sullivan
noun
  1. United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase `form follows function' (1856-1924)
  2. United States psychiatrist (1892-1949)
  3. United States host on a well known television variety show (1902-1974)
  4. United States educator who was the teacher and lifelong companion of Helen Keller (1866-1936)
  5. English composer of operettas who collaborated with the librettist William Gilbert (1842-1900)

"Sullivan" in song lyrics

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  • "Your show's all talk like Ed Sullivan"
    Extended Famm — Line Drop
  • "Married this rich blind man named Sullivan"
    Punchline and Wordsworth — Mistress
  • "lita sullivan"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does sullivan mean?
United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase `form follows function' (1856-1924) United States psychiatrist (1892-1949) United States host on a well known television variety show (1902-1974) United States educator who was the teacher and lifelong companion of Helen Keller (1866-1936) English composer of operettas who collaborated with the librettist William Gilbert (1842-1900)
What part of speech is sullivan?
Sullivan is a noun.
How many definitions does sullivan have?
Sullivan has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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