holmes
word
/ˈhoʊɫmz/
hohmz
/ˈhəʊlmz/
hohmz
Definition
A proper noun, usually referring to Sherlock Holmes, the famous fictional detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle. It can also be a surname in other contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as part of the full name 'Sherlock Holmes', but 'Holmes' alone is common when the reference is obvious. As a name, it is capitalized. In figurative use, calling someone 'a Holmes' suggests they are very observant or good at solving mysteries.
Spanish: HolmesPortuguese (BR): HolmesPortuguese (PT): HolmesChinese (Simplified): 福尔摩斯Chinese (Traditional): 福爾摩斯Hindi: होम्सArabic: هولمزBengali: হোমসRussian: ХолмсJapanese: ホームズVietnamese: HolmesKorean: 셜록 홈즈 - 홈즈Turkish: HolmesUrdu: ہولمزIndonesian: Holmes
Example Sentences
My father likes Holmes very much.
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I am reading a Holmes story.
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Holmes is a famous detective.
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She noticed the missing key right away—she's basically Holmes.
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Whenever there's a mystery in this house, my brother turns into Holmes.
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We watched a new movie about Holmes last night.
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