Babbitt

Pronunciation: /ˈbæbɪt/

Definitions of Babbitt

noun a novel written by Sinclair Lewis, also used as a surname for a character in the novel

Example Sentences

A1 I read a book called 'Babbitt' for my English class.

A2 The main character in 'Babbitt' is a middle-aged real estate agent.

B1 In 'Babbitt', the protagonist struggles with conformity and societal expectations.

B2 The novel 'Babbitt' by Sinclair Lewis critiques the materialistic values of American society.

C1 Scholars often analyze the character development in 'Babbitt' to understand the themes of the novel.

C2 Sinclair Lewis's 'Babbitt' is considered a classic work of American literature that explores the complexities of modern life.

Examples of Babbitt in a Sentence

formal George Babbitt was a successful real estate agent in Zenith.

informal Hey, have you met Babbitt? He's the top realtor in town.

slang Babbitt is killing it in the real estate game.

figurative His last name might be Babbitt, but he's anything but ordinary.

Grammatical Forms of Babbitt

• past tense: Babbitted
• plural: Babbitts
• comparative: more Babbitt
• superlative: most Babbitt
• present tense: Babbitts
• future tense: will Babbitt
• perfect tense: have Babbitted
• continuous tense: is Babbitting
• singular: Babbitt
• positive degree: Babbitt
• infinitive: to Babbitt
• gerund: Babbitting
• participle: Babbitting

Origin and Evolution of Babbitt

First Known Use: 1922 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Babbitt' originated from the character George F. Babbitt in Sinclair Lewis' novel 'Babbitt', published in 1922.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a conformist and materialistic middle-class businessman, the term 'Babbitt' has evolved to represent anyone who blindly follows societal norms or values material possessions over personal growth.