spencer

[US]/ˈspensə/
[UK]/ˈspɛnsɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a type of short knitted jacket with a front opening;the foremast of a ship
Word Forms
Pluralspencers

Phrases & Collocations

Spencer family

Spencer mansion

Spencer Foundation

Example Sentences

The marriage of her parents has been attended by the Queen.Her father, Earl Spencer, was an equerry to King George VI.

The ethnographer and anthropologist , Baldwin Spencer wrote about these ceremonies when he visited the islands during 1911 and 1912.

She wore a spencer to the party.

The spencer matched perfectly with her dress.

He bought a new spencer for the upcoming event.

The spencer added a touch of elegance to her outfit.

She loves to layer a spencer over her blouse.

The spencer kept her warm on the chilly evening.

He borrowed his friend's spencer for the photoshoot.

The spencer had intricate lace details.

She chose a classic black spencer for the occasion.

The spencer added a pop of color to her monochromatic outfit.

Real-world Examples

And for your information, spencer ain't it.

Source: Charlie’s Growth Diary Season 1

I was thinking about checking out spencer's lake house.

Source: Pretty Little Liars Season 2

You took things from Emily. You broke into spencer's house.

Source: Pretty Little Liars Season 2

Women's spencers often had fullness in the upper sleeve and sometimes incorporated military-inspired decorative elements.

Source: Fashion experts interpret film and television dramas.

Well, I hope you don't mind second place. Because spencer and I are doing a dance act together.

Source: Charlie’s Growth Diary Season 1

I can't believe she's still moping about her breakup with spencer. That was like two whole days ago.

Source: Charlie’s Growth Diary Season 1

Daphne would likely be wearing a coordinating spencer, which could have been made to match the dress for a complete afternoon ensemble.

Source: Fashion experts interpret film and television dramas.

A spencer was a short jacket that ended just below the bust, mirroring the high waistline of the fashionable Regency silhouette.

Source: Fashion experts interpret film and television dramas.

Man, I would love to beat that spencer. -PJ: Yeah, we've got to come up with something good. For the talent show, man.

Source: Charlie’s Growth Diary Season 1

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