dylan

IPA/dˈɪlən/
KK[dˈɪlən]IPA/dˈɪlən/

dylan — noun

1. Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, 1941–), the American singer and songwrit

1.nounB1
Definition

Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, 1941–), the American singer and songwriter whose lyrics and music had a major influence on popular culture from the 1960s onward.

Example

Beatriz wrote her final university paper on Dylan's use of literary references in his songs.

possessive 's with a proper name as modifier

Jisoo could not believe her grandfather had seen Dylan perform live in the 1960s.

Usage Note

Used as a proper noun referring to Bob Dylan. May be preceded by an article ('a Dylan song', 'the Dylan concert') when functioning as a modifier.

Etymology

WelshEnglish

The stage name 'Bob Dylan' was adopted by Robert Allen Zimmerman in the early 1960s. He is said to have chosen 'Dylan' in admiration of the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.