robinson
word
/ˈɹɑbənsən/
RAH-buhn-suhn
/ˈɹɒbɪnsən/
RO-bin-suhn
Definition
Robinson is usually a family name or a given name. It is used to identify a person, so its meaning depends on who the name refers to.
Usage & Nuances
This is a proper noun, so it is normally capitalized as 'Robinson'. It does not usually take an article, except in phrases like 'the Robinsons' for a family. In some contexts, learners may also see it in fixed references such as 'Robinson Crusoe' or 'a Robinson Crusoe story'.
Spanish: Robinson (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Robinson (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Robinson (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 罗宾逊Chinese (Traditional): 羅賓遜Hindi: रॉबिन्सनArabic: روبنسونBengali: রবিনসনRussian: РобинсонJapanese: ロビンソンVietnamese: RobinsonKorean: 로빈슨Turkish: RobinsonUrdu: روبنسنIndonesian: Robinson
Example Sentences
Mr. Robinson is my teacher.
basic
I called Robinson this morning.
basic
The book was written by Robinson.
basic
You should ask Robinson — he knows how this system works.
natural
I ran into Robinson at the station, and we talked for a while.
natural
The Robinsons are moving next month, so the neighborhood will feel different.
natural