thompson

n. a very common last name in English-speaking countries.

n. a common English-language surname of patronymic origin, meaning 'son of Thomas'.

“Professor Thompson will be giving the lecture on modern history today.”

“The Thompson family has lived in this valley for generations, maintaining the same farm since the late nineteenth century.”

n. a type of automatic gun, often called a 'Tommy gun', famous in old gangster movies.

n. the Thompson submachine gun, an American weapon famously associated with Prohibition-era organized crime.

“The museum has an old Thompson on display in the military history section.”

“The detective noted that the ballistic patterns were consistent with a vintage Thompson, suggesting the involvement of a specialized collector.”

Technical

n. the name of several towns and cities, such as one in Manitoba, Canada.

n. a toponym referring to various settlements and geographical features, most notably a city in Manitoba.

“They moved to Thompson to find work in the local mining industry.”

“The regional hub of Thompson serves as a vital transport link for the isolated communities of northern Manitoba.”