WORD MEANING
Shakespeare meaning
SHAK-speer · proper noun
An English playwright and poet from the late 16th and early 17th centuries, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language.
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A surname derived from the playwright's name.
A brand or title inspired by or related to the playwright's works.
A term used informally to refer to dramatic or poetic writing.
The term can refer to the historical figure, a surname, or be used in cultural and commercial contexts.
Examples
Shakespeare wrote many famous plays.
We studied Shakespeare in English class.