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Definition of robson
robson
/ˈrɑːb.sən/
rob · son
Plural:Robsons
robson Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A patronymic surname of English and Scottish origin, meaning 'son of Rob'.
Example
"The Robson family emigrated from Northern England to Canada in the early twentieth century."
2
Canadian A prominent mountain in the Canadian Rockies, noted as the highest peak in the mountain range, located in eastern British Columbia, Canada.
• Rhymes for robson
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Northern Middle English, functioning as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Rob' (a diminutive of the given name Robert).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Robson. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/robson