peterson
peterson — biographical name
1. the family name of Roger Tory Peterson, a bird expert from the United States who
1.biographical name
Definition
the family name of Roger Tory Peterson, a bird expert from the United States who lived from 1908 to 1996
Example
Our bird club used a Roger Tory Peterson field guide at the lake.
Roger Tory Peterson field guide
Mia read that Roger Tory Peterson helped many people identify birds.
that-clause after read
The library display put Roger Tory Peterson beside other famous nature writers.
In class, Ben showed a picture from Roger Tory Peterson's bird book.
Common collocations
- Roger Tory Peterson
- a Roger Tory Peterson field guide
- a book by Roger Tory Peterson
Grammar Patterns
Roger Tory Peterson
a Roger Tory Peterson field guide
Usage Note
Usually appears as the full name Roger Tory Peterson in birdwatching, nature writing, or museum contexts. The surname Peterson alone can be unclear because it is also a common family name.
Common Mistakes
I borrowed the Roger Tory Peterson from the library.
I borrowed a Roger Tory Peterson book from the library.
Use the name for the person, or add a noun like 'book' or 'guide' for the thing.