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Baldwin

Verb / ˈbɔ:ldwʌn / / ˈbɔ:ldwɪn / Another word for baldwin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Baldwin is a surname of English origin meaning 'bold friend'.

Synonyms & similar words

jamesbaldwin baldwin jamesarthurbaldwin stearlbaldwinofbewdley stanleybaldwin

Synonyms by register

Formal

alopecia calvities

Informal

baldy chrome dome shiny cue ball

Literary

bare pate unthatched crown

Antonyms

hairy furry woolly tufted maned

Common collocations

  • bald eagle
  • bald tires
  • bald patch
  • bald head
  • bald man
  • bald spot
  • bald truth

Word family

noun baldness
adjective bald

Usage note

Bald is a common adjective describing a lack of hair on the head. It can sometimes be used figuratively to mean plain or direct, as in 'the bald truth'.

Example sentences

  1. My teacher's last name is Baldwin.
  2. I read a book about Baldwin family history.
  3. Baldwin is a common surname in the United States.
  4. Many famous people have the last name Baldwin.
  5. The Baldwins are a large family with many members.

Quotes

  • 'I don't want to be a Baldwin,' she said. 'I don't want to be an anything.' - Stephen Baldwin
  • 'I'm a Baldwin, I'm cursed with this name.' - Alec Baldwin
  • 'I'm a Baldwin, I've got to work twice as hard as everyone else.' - Daniel Baldwin

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