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Sheldon

Verb / ˈʃeldʌn / Another word for sheldon — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sheldon is a proper noun that is commonly used as a first name. It is of Old English origin and means 'from the hill on a plain'.

Synonyms & similar words

Shelton Shelly Shel Don Shelby Shelia Sheldon Shelbie Shelly Shell Sheldon Shelton Shelley Shelly Sheldon Shelton Shelley Shelly Sheldon Shelton

Common collocations

  • Sheldon Cooper
  • Sheldon Whitehouse
  • Sheldon Adelson
  • Sheldon Brown
  • Sheldon Keefe
  • Sheldon Leonard
  • Sheldon Bateau

Word family

noun Sheldon

Usage note

Sheldon is primarily used as a proper noun, most famously as the name of the fictional character Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory. It is rarely used as a common noun or in other word forms.

Example sentences

  1. Sheldon is my best friend in school.
  2. I saw Sheldon at the park yesterday.
  3. Sheldon has a pet dog named Max.
  4. My teacher's name is Mr. Sheldon.
  5. Sheldon likes to read books in his free time.

Quotes

  • Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Sheldon
  • In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on. - Robert Sheldon Frost
  • Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. - Albert Sheldon

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