Paul Bunyan

noun

Paul Bun·​yan -ˈbən-yən How to pronounce Paul Bunyan (audio)
: a giant lumberjack of American folklore

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Besides Big Josh, there’s the Paul Bunyan in Mentone, the empty-handed Muffler Man known as Kevin on Sherman Way in Van Nuys. Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 Besides all the water, enjoy easy access to the Paul Bunyan State Trail, the state’s longest bike trail. Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 7 May 2026 But this year’s report, published Wednesday, has the Queen City of the East – home of horror author Stephen King and the mythical birthplace of lumberjack Paul Bunyan – standing alone. Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026 Embrace your inner Paul Bunyan at The Lumberjack for a local brew and a round of axe-throwing. Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Paul Bunyan

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First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Paul Bunyan was in 1925

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“Paul Bunyan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Paul%20Bunyan. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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