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Gibson has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the `Gibson girl' (1867-1944)

"The museum exhibition highlighted Charles Dana Gibson, a celebrated American illustrator renowned for creating the iconic Gibson Girl."

2

Australian actor (born in the United States in 1956)

"Gibson starred in several popular television series during his career as an Australian actor born in the United States."

3

United States tennis player who was the first Black woman player to win all the major world singles titles (1927-2003)

"Althea Gibson made history as the first Black woman to win all four major world singles titles in professional tennis."

4

A cocktail made with gin (or vodka) and vermouth, garnished with cocktail onions.

"After ordering a Gibson at the bar, I sipped the drink and savored the tangy flavor of the cocktail onion garnish."

In plain English: A Gibson is an electric guitar made by a famous American company known for its distinctive shape and high quality.

"She ordered a Gibson acoustic guitar for her birthday."

Proper Noun
1

An English and Scottish patronymic surname, from given names​.

"The Gibson family tree traces its roots to a great-grandfather whose given name was Gibb."

Example Sentences
"She ordered a Gibson acoustic guitar for her birthday." noun
"The guitarist loved playing his Gibson Les Paul electric guitar." noun
"She decided to buy a new Gibson for her birthday present." noun
"Our house was built with high-quality materials from the Gibson construction company." noun
Related Terms

Origin

This word is a surname formed by combining the name Gibb with the suffix -son to mean "son of Gibb." It entered English usage as a family name rather than evolving from an earlier common noun.

Rhyming Words
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