a governor in India during the Mogul empire
Used in a Sentence
nabob
How to use nabob in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for nabob.
Editorial note
I genuinely can't understand the thought processes of the nabobs who think the Grauniad acted inappropriately here.
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Quick take
a governor in India during the Mogul empire
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of nabob gathered in one view.
a wealthy man (especially one who made his fortune in the Orient)
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for nabob.
noun
a governor in India during the Mogul empire
See also: nawab
noun
a wealthy man (especially one who made his fortune in the Orient)
Example sentences
I genuinely can't understand the thought processes of the nabobs who think the Grauniad acted inappropriately here.
Am I a nattering nabob of negativity for poo-pooing this "success"?I believe Groupon is in the Madoff category, or close to it...
I'm talking about comments that decry the slightest criticism or moderation as "the nattering nabobs of negativism".
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use nabob in a sentence?
I genuinely can't understand the thought processes of the nabobs who think the Grauniad acted inappropriately here.
What does nabob mean?
a governor in India during the Mogul empire
What part of speech is nabob?
nabob is commonly used as noun.