Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lester
Proper noun
/ˈlɛs.tər/
Definition
A proper noun referring to a given name or surname. It may also denote various places or entities, such as Lester, a town name.
Examples
- Lester is a common name among many English-speaking families.
- He decided to name his son Lester after his grandfather.
- The town of Lester has a rich history dating back to the 19th century.
Meaning
Lester is commonly used as a first name and is derived from the Old English term that originally referred to a Roman fort in Britain.
Synonyms
- Les
- Less
- Lester’s surname may not have common synonyms.