English · Word Candidate

Shakespeare

/ˈʃeɪkspɪɹ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Shakespeares · Shakespearing · Shakespeared

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Meaning · English

Any form or style of language that is eloquent, especially in English; poetry.

Noun

This may not be poetry, but in competition with "Ryan has good velocity and excellent location" it is pure Shakespeare.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A playwright of the standing of William Shakespeare.

Noun

Caine, he said, might be a budding Shakespeare but in Shakespeare's time all it took to put on a play was a barn, a crude stage, […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To act or perform in a play of the works of Shakespeare.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “Shakespeare” mean?

Any form or style of language that is eloquent, especially in English; poetry.

Is “Shakespeare” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.