SKIP TO CONTENT

Boswell

/ˈbɑzwəl/
IPA guide

Other forms: Boswells

Definitions of Boswell
  1. noun
    Scottish author noted for his biography of Samuel Johnson (1740-1795)
    synonyms: James Boswell
    see moresee less
    example of:
    author, writer
    a person who writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
  2. noun
    a devoted admirer and recorder of another's words and deeds
    see moresee less
    type of:
    admirer, booster, champion, friend, protagonist, supporter
    a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘Boswell'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family