What does "coleman" mean?
A surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Colman.
Coleman
/ˈkoʊlmən/ name
name ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: A surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Colman.
- Grammar: coleman is listed as name.
- Nearest alternatives: brand name, family name, surname, trademark.
- Useful contrasts: forename, generic product, given name.
- Usage evidence: Coleman left and Passow texted him an apology, the Intercept reported. In reply, Coleman said that he was only warming up the car, and added, "I'm sorry baby I failed your shit test."
How to use "coleman"
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Colman.
"Coleman left and Passow texted him an apology, the Intercept reported. In reply, Coleman said that he was only warming up the car, and added, "I'm sorry baby I failed your shit test.""
- 2 A surname originating as an occupation for a coal man, who burnt coal.
- 3 A male given name transferred from the surname.
- 4 A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Drew County, Arkansas.
- 5 A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Nevada County, California.
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- 6 A number of places in the United States:; A city in Sumter County, Florida.
- 7 A number of places in the United States:; A census-designated place in Randolph County, Georgia. It was an incorporated city until 2007.
- 8 A number of places in the United States:; A small city in Midland County, Michigan.
- 9 A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Cass County, Missouri.
- 10 A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Columbiana County, Ohio.
- 11 A number of places in the United States:; A small unincorporated community and census-designated place in Johnston County, Oklahoma.
- 12 A number of places in the United States:; A city, the county seat of Coleman County, Texas, named after the county.
- 13 A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Wayne County, West Virginia.
- 14 A number of places in the United States:; A village in Marinette County, Wisconsin.
- 15 A place in Canada:; A community in the municipality of Crowsnest Pass, Alberta.
- 16 A place in Canada:; A township municipality in Timiskaming District, Ontario.
- 17 A place in Canada:; A community in Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
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Example
"Coleman left and Passow texted him an apology, the Intercept reported. In reply, Coleman said that he was only warming up the car, and added, "I'm sorry baby I failed your shit test.""
Common questions
What is a synonym for "coleman"?
Common synonyms include: brand name, family name, surname, trademark.
How do you use "coleman" in a sentence?
Coleman left and Passow texted him an apology, the Intercept reported. In reply, Coleman said that he was only warming up the car, and added, "I'm sorry baby I failed your shit test."
How do you pronounce "coleman"?
Pronounced /ˈkoʊlmən/.