oliver

[US]/ˈɔlivə/
[UK]/'ɑləvɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a male given name, Oliver.

Phrases & Collocations

Oliver Twist

Oliver Cromwell

oliver stone

Example Sentences

Oliver Twist is a famous novel by Charles Dickens.

Oliver asked for more food in the orphanage.

Oliver enjoys playing soccer with his friends.

Oliver's favorite color is blue.

Oliver is learning how to play the guitar.

Oliver always wears a hat when he goes out.

Oliver and his sister went to the park together.

Oliver's dog is very friendly and playful.

Oliver's mother bakes delicious cookies.

Oliver is excited about his upcoming birthday party.

Real-world Examples

Mrs. Queen! What are you...It's oliver.

Source: Arrow Season 1

I'd like to use this momentum to make a play for the Oliver Energy Center.

Source: Our Day This Season 1

The 2007 Nobel Laureate in Medicine Oliver Smithies is married to another scientist and believes this too.

Source: Listening Digest

But Joe Carp hes my friend he said Charlie why dont you take over Olivers job.

Source: Flowers for Algernon

Wait. If this was last year, Why are you acting like it was oliver twist?

Source: How I Met Your Mother: The Video Version (Season 5)

'Come, ' said Mr. Bumble, somewhat less pompously, for it was gratifying to his feelings to observe the effect his eloquence had produced; 'Come, Oliver!

Source: Oliver Twist (Original Version)

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