Shakespeare

Pronunciation: /ˈʃeɪkˌspiːr/

Shakespeare (proper noun)

  1. An English writer known for plays and poems, lived in the 16th century.
  2. The body of plays and poems written by William Shakespeare.

Examples

  • The famous playwright wrote many timeless plays.
  • Many students study the works of the famous playwright.

Common collocations: famous playwright, write plays, Shakespearean works, study literature, perform plays