Advertisement

Advertisement

Crichton

[ krahyt-n ]

noun

  1. James the Admirable Crichton, 1560?–82, Scottish scholar and linguist.
  2. Michael, 1942–2008, U.S. novelist.


Crichton

/ ˈɪə /

noun

  1. CrichtonJames15601582MScottishMISC: scholarWRITING: writer James. 1560–82, Scottish scholar and writer, called the Admirable Crichton because of his talents
  2. CrichtonJohn) Michael19422008MUSWRITING: novelistFILMS AND TV: screenwriterFILMS AND TV: director ( John ) Michael. 1942–2008, US novelist, screenwriter, and film director; his thrillers, many of which have been filmed, include The Andromeda Strain (1969), Jurassic Park (1990), and Disclosure (1994)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

The estate of Michael Crichton, the creator of “ER,” sued Warner Bros.

From

Findings like Crichton’s might also provide a warning that a future climate could lack the deep-sea plankton necessary to sustain large deep-sea fish.

From

The Crichton Trust said it was "deeply saddened" by the closure but confirmed it had not bid for the property.

From

In 1798, Scottish doctor Sir Alexander Crichton wrote about a “disease of attention” with “an unnatural degree of mental restlessness.”

From

“The lawsuit filed by the Crichton Estate is baseless, as ‘The Pitt’ is a new and original show.

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


cricetidcrick