Synonyms for
Thompson
Definition
Thompson is a surname that originated in Scotland. It means 'son of Thom' which is a shortened form of the name Thomas.
Synonyms & similar words
Common collocations
- Thompson submachine gun
- Thompson Center Arms
- Thompson's gazelle
- Thompson's disease
- Thompson's cat
- Thompson's water rat
Word family
noun Thompson
Usage note
Thompson is primarily a proper noun, most famously associated with the Thompson submachine gun. It is also a common surname and can refer to various species or conditions named after individuals.
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Example sentences
- My teacher's last name is Thompson.
- The author of the book is Hunter S. Thompson.
- Thompson is a common surname in Scotland.
- The basketball player Klay Thompson's last name is Thompson.
- I met a man named Mr. Thompson at the store.
Quotes
I'm friends with Slash from Guns N' Roses. Well, we're not 'mates' because I don't think he's got any, but we do talk on the phone. I asked him once, 'What do you think of Hunter S. Thompson?' and he said, 'He's a wimp.' And at the time I thought, 'Well, you're a great guitar player, but you're no Hunter S. Thompson.'
I met Hunter S. Thompson at the Woody Creek Cafe in Aspen, Colorado. When I asked him what he was drinking, he said, 'A mixture of Red Bull and gin.'
I'm a big fan of Emma Thompson. I think she's a great actress and a wonderful writer.