Sullivan

/ˈsʌləvən/

Other forms: Sullivans

Definitions of Sullivan

1. noun

   United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase `form follows function' (1856-1924)
   synonyms: Louis Henri Sullivan, Louis Henry Sullivan, Louis Sullivan

   example of:

   architect, designer

   someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
2. noun

   United States host on a well known television variety show (1902-1974)
   synonyms: Ed Sullivan, Edward Vincent Sullivan

   example of:

   emcee, host, master of ceremonies

   a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
3. noun

   United States educator who was the teacher and lifelong companion of Helen Keller (1866-1936)
   synonyms: Anne Mansfield Sullivan, Anne Sullivan

   example of:

   educator, pedagog, pedagogue

   someone who educates young people
4. noun

   English composer of operettas who collaborated with the librettist William Gilbert (1842-1900)
   synonyms: Arthur Seymour Sullivan, Arthur Sullivan, Sir Arthur Sullivan

   example of:

   composer

   someone who composes music as a profession
5. noun

   United States psychiatrist (1892-1949)
   synonyms: Harry Stack Sullivan

   example of:

   head-shrinker, psychiatrist, shrink

   a physician who specializes in psychiatry