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Holmes has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle

"Sherlock Holmes solved the mystery before anyone else arrived at the crime scene."

2

United States jurist noted for his liberal opinions (1841-1935)

"The court's ruling echoed Justice Holmes' dissent, which argued that liberty must be protected even when it conflicts with traditional norms."

3

United States writer of humorous essays (1809-1894)

"The essay collection was dedicated to the memory of Charles Holme, a celebrated American humorist known for his witty observations on daily life."

4

English geologist and supporter of the theory of continental drift (1890-1965)

"The exhibition featured a rare photograph of Holmes, the pioneering geologist who championed continental drift."

5

An informal term of address, like man or dude.

"The island archipelago in Orkney is sometimes referred to as a group of holmes, which are small islands or pieces of land connected by sandbars."

6

plural of holme

In plain English: A holmes is an old-fashioned unit of measurement used to describe how much air flows through a chimney pipe.

"The famous detective Sherlock Holmes solved many difficult cases in London."

Usage: Use Holmes as an informal nickname to refer to someone in the same casual way you would say "man" or "dude." It is typically reserved for close friends rather than strangers and carries no specific gender connotation unless context implies otherwise.

Proper Noun
1

A northern English surname, from Middle English, variant of Holme.

"The famous detective Sherlock Holmes was actually born with a different name before it became such a renowned southern English surname, unlike the true northern origin implied by his middle name's root."

Example Sentences
"The famous detective Sherlock Holmes solved many difficult cases in London." noun
"The local detective went by the nickname Holmes because of his keen observation skills." noun
"After years of service, Captain Holmes retired from the force last month." noun
"Many people in the neighborhood trust Sergeant Holmes to solve their disputes." noun
Related Terms

Origin

The word Holmes comes from Old English holm, which originally meant an islet or a small piece of land surrounded by water. It entered modern usage as a surname and place name derived from this geographical term.

Rhyming Words
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