gladstone
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


glad·stone

noun, often capitalized \ˈglad-ˌstōn, chiefly British -stən\

Definition of GLADSTONE

: a suitcase with flexible sides on a rigid frame that opens flat into two equal compartments —called also gladstone bag

Origin of GLADSTONE

W. E. Gladstone
First Known Use: 1887

Glad·stone

biographical name \ˈglad-ˌstōn, chiefly British -stən\

Definition of GLADSTONE

William Ewart 1809–1898 British statesman; prime min. (1868–74; 1880–85; 1886; 1892–94)
Glad·ston·ian \ˌglad-ˈstō-nē-ən\ adjective

Glad·stone

geographical name \ˈglad-ˌstōn\

Definition of GLADSTONE

city W Missouri N of Kansas City pop 26,365

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: glagah
Previous Word in the Dictionary: gladsome
All Words Near: gladstone

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up gladstone? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More