Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Tasman

//ˈtæzmən// name

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Dutch.

    "That his Maria should become Mrs. Tasman, he knew very well was a thing not for a moment to be thought of. Whoever won his daughter must have wealth and a patent of nobility."

  2. 2
    A male given name transferred from the surname.
  3. 3
    Ellipsis of Tasman Sea. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
  4. 4
    A region and territorial authority in the north of the South Island, New Zealand; in full, Tasman District.
  5. 5
    A coastal settlement in Tasman District, New Zealand.
Show 1 more definition
  1. 6
    A local government area in south-east Tasmania, Australia; in full, Tasman Council.

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch Tasman, from Old Dutch tas (“purse, pouch”) + man (“person, man”). The places are named after Abel Tasman.

See also for "tasman"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: tasman