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Definition of wilson

wilson

/ˈwɪl.sən/
Wil · son
Plural:Wilsons
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Adjective:Wilsonian
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wilson Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A common English and Scottish surname meaning 'son of Will' or 'son of William'.

Example

"Mr. Wilson is the new history teacher at our local high school."

2

American An American manufacturer of sporting goods, particularly known for its equipment in tennis, basketball, baseball, and American football.

Example

"She bought a new Wilson tennis racket before the championship tournament."

3

American Thomas Woodrow Wilson (1856–1924), an American politician and academic who served as the 28th president of the United States from 1913 to 1921.

Example

"Wilson was instrumental in founding the League of Nations after the First World War."

• Rhymes for wilson

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from English and Scottish patronymic traditions, meaning 'son of Will', a common medieval diminutive of the Germanic given name William.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wilson. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wilson
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