Watson

biographical name Wat·son \ˈwät-sən\

Definition of WATSON

James Dewey 1928– Am. geneticist

biographical name

John 1850–1907 pseud. Ian Mac*lar*en \mə-ˈklar-ən\ Scot. clergyman & author

biographical name

John Broadus 1878–1958 Am. psychol.

biographical name

Thomas (John) 1874–1956 & his son Thomas (John), Jr. 1914–1993 Am. industrialists

biographical name

Sir (John) William 1858–1935 Eng. poet

Next Word in the Dictionary: Watson–WattPrevious Word in the Dictionary: Waters

What made you want to look up Watson? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears