williams
word
/ˈwɪɫjəmz/
WIL-yuhmz
/ˈwɪljəmz/
WIL-yuhmz
Definition
Williams is usually a proper name, most often a family name and sometimes part of a person's full name. It refers to a specific person, family, or brand with that name.
Usage & Nuances
Because it is a proper name, it is normally capitalized: 'Williams', not 'williams'. Meaning depends entirely on context: it could be a surname, a company name, a sports team reference, or a place name. Unlike common nouns, it is usually not translated.
Spanish: Williams (apellido o nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Williams (sobrenome ou nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Williams (apelido ou nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 威廉姆斯(姓氏或名字)Chinese (Traditional): 威廉斯(姓氏或名字)Hindi: विलियम्स (उपनाम या व्यक्तिवाचक नाम)Arabic: ويليامز (اسم علم أو اسم عائلة)Bengali: উইলিয়ামসRussian: УильямсJapanese: ウィリアムズVietnamese: WilliamsKorean: 윌리엄스Turkish: WilliamsUrdu: ویلیئمزIndonesian: Williams
Example Sentences
Ms. Williams is our new teacher.
basic
I got an email from Mr. Williams today.
basic
The Williams family lives next door.
basic
Did you hear that Williams is joining the team next month?
natural
I think Williams already knows about the meeting.
natural
You should ask Williams — she's handled this before.
natural