professor, prof
(noun) someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
Source: WordNet® 3.1
professor (plural professors)
The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.
(US, informal) A teacher or faculty member at a college or university regardless of formal rank.
(archaic) One who professes something, such as a religious doctrine.
(US, slang) A pianist in a saloon, brothel, etc.
The puppeteer who performs a Punch and Judy show; a Punchman.
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Professor (plural Professors)
The title for someone who holds the professor job.
Source: Wiktionary
Pro*fess"or, n. Etym: [L., a teacher, a public teacher: cf. F. professeur. See Profess.]
1. One who professed, or makes open declaration of, his sentiments or opinions; especially, one who makes a public avowal of his belief in the Scriptures and his faith in Christ, and thus unites himself to the visible church. "Professors of religion." Bacon.
2. One who professed, or publicly teaches, any science or branch of learning; especially, an officer in a university, college, or other seminary, whose business it is to read lectures, or instruct students, in a particular branch of learning; as a professor of theology, of botany, of mathematics, or of political economy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
15 May 2025
(adjective) excessively unwilling to spend; “parsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulses”; “lived in a most penurious manner--denying himself every indulgence”
Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.
