sherlock holmes

noun
UK: /ˌʃɜː.lɒk ˈhəʊmz/
US: /ˌʃɜːr.lɑːk ˈhoʊmz/

  1. A fictional detective known for his intelligence and observation skills.

    1. Sherlock Holmes solved the crime. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many consider Sherlock Holmes the greatest detective in literature because of his deduction. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who is very good at noticing small details and solving mysteries.

    1. You're a real Sherlock Holmes! [ ] [ ]
    2. My friend is a Sherlock Holmes when it comes to finding lost items around the house. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sleuth detective investigator
sherlock holmes verb

  1. To use observation and deduction skills, like the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, to solve a problem or figure something out.

    1. I Sherlock Holmes-ed the problem. [ ] [ ]
    2. She Sherlock Holmes-ed her way through the clues, eventually finding the hidden treasure. [ ] [ ]
sherlock holmes adjective

  1. Having qualities associated with Sherlock Holmes, such as being very observant and skilled at deduction.

    1. He has a Sherlock Holmes mind. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her Sherlock Holmes-like attention to detail helped her find the error in the document. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sherlock holmes" in English means: A fictional detective known for his intelligence and observation skills., A person who is very good at noticing small details and solving mysteries..

The phonetic transcription of "sherlock holmes" is /ˌʃɜː.lɒk ˈhəʊmz/ in British English and /ˌʃɜːr.lɑːk ˈhoʊmz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sherlock holmes": sleuth, detective, investigator.

Example usage of "sherlock holmes": "Sherlock Holmes solved the crime.". More examples on the page.