Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: goodman
IPA transcription: [ɡ'ʊdmən]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: Goodman, Benny_Goodman, Benjamin_David_Goodman, King_of_Swing
    Meaning: United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986)
Usage examples
  • ROBBIE GOODMAN'S PRAYER
  • It was my influence which turned the tide against Robert Goodman.
  • A few days afterward Robert Goodman received a large package from an unknown friend containing a warm overcoat and three pairs of shoes.
  • One year later this church gave a unanimous call to Brother Goodman and the revival which broke out that winter was unprecedented in the annals of that church.
  • "By the way, my dear," remarked Mrs. Ellis as they sat chatting at the tea-table after Walter had retired, "what has become of that preacher Goodman who preached for us once on trial?"
  • "But Paul," said Mrs. Ellis, "Surely you would not have Mr. Goodman sacrifice his convictions simply for money and praise, when you yourself, are convinced that his doctrines are sound?
  • He wants me to give up buying him the fur-trimmed overcoat and get a coat and shoes for Goodman's children, as they were praying so hard for them, but I have enough to do without clothing other people's children.