thompson
word
/ˈtɑmpsən/, /ˈtɑmsən/
TAHMP-suhn, TAHM-suhn
/ˈtɒmpsən/, /ˈtɒmsən/
TOMP-suhn, TOM-suhn
Definition
Thompson is usually a family name in English. It is used to identify a person or family, not to describe an action or thing.
Usage & Nuances
This is a proper noun, so it is normally capitalized as 'Thompson'. It often appears after a first name, as in 'Sarah Thompson', and can also refer to a family, as in 'the Thompsons'.
Spanish: Thompson (apellido)Portuguese (BR): Thompson (sobrenome)Portuguese (PT): Thompson (apelido)Chinese (Simplified): 汤普森（姓氏）Chinese (Traditional): 湯普森（姓氏）Hindi: थॉम्पसन (उपनाम)Arabic: طومسون (اسم عائلة)Bengali: থম্পসনRussian: ТомпсонJapanese: トンプソンVietnamese: ThompsonKorean: 톰슨Turkish: ThompsonUrdu: تھامسنIndonesian: Thompson
Example Sentences
My teacher is Mr. Thompson.
basic
The Thompsons live next door.
basic
I think Thompson was the one who called earlier.
natural
I met Anna Thompson at school.
basic
You should ask Thompson—she handled the whole project.
natural
Apparently, the Thompsons are moving to Chicago next month.
natural