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.