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I've always loved the wild rumpus in 'Where the Wild Things Are' by Maurice Sendak, because the words disappear, the pictures take up the whole page, and we move forward in the story by turning the pages.
Brian Selznick

Meaning of "Sendak" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SENDAK

Sendak  [ˈsɛndæk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SENDAK

noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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Sendak is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SENDAK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Sendak in the English dictionary

The definition of Sendak in the dictionary is Maurice. 1928–2012, US artist, writer, and set designer, best known as an illustrator of children's books, including Where the Wild Things Are, which he also wrote, In the Night Kitchen, and Nutcracker.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SENDAK


dack
dæk
NASDAQ
ˈnæzdæk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SENDAK

Sendai
sendal
sender
sending-off
sendoff
sene
Seneca
seneca snakeroot
senecio
senectitude
Senefelder
senega
senega snakeroot
Senegal
Senegalese
Senegambia
Senegambia Confederation

WORDS THAT END LIKE SENDAK

brak
break
dak
freak
gak
Irak
jak
kayak
leak
mak
oak
outbreak
Pak
peak
Slovak
soak
speak
steak
tilak
weak

Synonyms and antonyms of Sendak in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Sendak» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SENDAK

Find out the translation of Sendak to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Sendak from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Sendak» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

桑达克
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Sendak
570 millions of speakers

English

Sendak
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Sendak
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ل Sendak
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Сендак
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Sendak
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Sendak
260 millions of speakers

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Sendak
220 millions of speakers

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Sendak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sendak
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

センダック
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Sendak
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sendak
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Sendak
80 millions of speakers

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Sendak
75 millions of speakers

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Sendak
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Sendak
70 millions of speakers

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Sendak
65 millions of speakers

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Sendak
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Сендак
40 millions of speakers

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Sendak
30 millions of speakers
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Sendak
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Sendak
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Sendak
10 millions of speakers
no

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Sendak
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Sendak

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SENDAK»

The term «Sendak» is regularly used and occupies the 86.165 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SENDAK» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Sendak» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Sendak» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Sendak

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2 QUOTES WITH «SENDAK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Sendak.
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Paul Di Filippo
'James and the Giant Peach' magnificently starts out Dahl's career as a blithe and droll Bad Uncle corrupter and affirmer of youth. Its influence can be subsequently traced down the decades in everything from Maurice Sendak to Lemony Snicket to J. K. Rowling.
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Brian Selznick
I've always loved the wild rumpus in 'Where the Wild Things Are' by Maurice Sendak, because the words disappear, the pictures take up the whole page, and we move forward in the story by turning the pages.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SENDAK»

Discover the use of Sendak in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Sendak and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Where the Wild Things are
Presents the story of Max's adventures when he sails away to the land where the wild things are. This book is the winner of the Caldecott Medal for the Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year, 1964.
Maurice Sendak, 2000
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In the Night Kitchen
1971 Caldecott Honor Book Notable Children's Books of 1940--1970 (ALA) Best Books of 1970 (SLJ) Outstanding Children's Books of 1970 (NYT) Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1970 (NYT) Children's Books of 1970 (Library of Congress) Carey ...
Maurice Sendak, 1996
3
Higglety Pigglety Pop!: Or There Must Be More to Life
‘A daring imagination has woven a simple rhyme into a brilliantly original tale [about Jennie, the Sealyham terrier, who seeks Experience and becomes the star of the World Mother Goose Theatre].
Maurice Sendak, 2001
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Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months
Each month is gay, each season nice, when eating chicken soup with rice./DIV
Maurice Sendak, 1991
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The Art of Maurice Sendak
Nearly three hundred reproductions of the famous illustrator's work over the years, including finished illustrations, sketches, penned fantasies, and stage-set designs, are accompanied by an account of Sendak's life and career
Selma G. Lanes, 1998
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Maurice Sendak
Presents the life of the artist and author known primarily for his award-winning illustrated children's books.
Mae Woods, 2000
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Maurice Sendak
This book considers the full range of Sendak's work, giving special attention to the unity of his artistic achievement, exploring the parallels between the visual "language" of his illustrations and the rhythms and themes of his prose.
Amy Sonheim, 1991
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The Sign on Rosie's Door
Maurice Sendak, the well-known artist and author-illustrator of Kenny's Window and Very Far Away, has written a story of real children, playing as only children know how. Young readers will wish that Alinda lived next door to them.
Maurice Sendak, 2002
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One Was Johnny: A Counting Book
‘One was Johnny -- but that's not all, count all the others who came to call.'
Maurice Sendak, 1991
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Maurice Sendak
PINKY, MICKEY, AND MUTT The Sendak family moved often during Maurice's childhood. Sarah Sendak could not tolerate the odor of fresh paint. This meant that every time their landlord wanted to repaint the apartments in his building, the  ...
Hal Marcovitz, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SENDAK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Sendak is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ridgefield Pursues Museum Honoring Maurice Sendak
6 2011 file photo, children's book author Maurice Sendak is photographed doing an interview at his home in Ridgefield, Conn. Sendak, author of the popular ... «NBC Connecticut, Feb 15»
2
In Seattle, Maurice Sendak's 'Wild' 'Nutcracker' Reaches Its Final Act
In Seattle, the Pacific Northwest Ballet performs The Nutcracker to that same ubiquitous Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky score. The ballet tells the story of Clara, a young ... «NPR, Dec 14»
3
Book News: Battle Over Maurice Sendak's Book Collection Sparks A …
In the more than two years since Maurice Sendak died, a dispute has simmered over the celebrated author and illustrator's wishes for the works he left behind. «NPR, Nov 14»
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Maurice Sendak's rare book collection is subject of new lawsuit
Maurice Sendak was the author of the beloved children's books "Where the Wild Things Are," "In the Night Kitchen," "Chicken Soup with Rice" and many more. «Los Angeles Times, Nov 14»
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Bulk of Sendak collection leaving Rosenbach
A selection of books by Sendak on display in the shop window of the Rosenbach Museum. Since 1970, the Rosenbach has curated at least 72 Sendak shows. «Philly.com, Sep 14»
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PNB to shelve its beloved version of 'Nutcracker' in 2015
Pacific Northwest Ballet's “Nutcracker,” with lavish sets and costumes by Maurice Sendak and choreography by Kent Stowell, has been a tradition for ... «The Seattle Times, Feb 14»
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Maurice Sendak's 'Where the Wild Things Are' turns 50
Fifty years ago, when Maurice Sendak 's picture book, Where the Wild Things Are, was released, not everyone hailed it as a masterpiece. The story of a wild boy ... «USA TODAY, Nov 13»
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Someone Tried To Kickstart A Where the Wild Things Are Sequel Book
In what must seem like the most obvious story of the day, Kickstarter removed a project on their website intent on creating a sequel to the late Maurice Sendak's ... «The Mary Sue, Jul 13»
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10 Fascinating Interviews with Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak, literature's deeply passionate curmudgeon, whose grumpiness was matched by a warm and tender spirit, left a “wild” legacy of best-selling ... «Flavorwire, Jun 13»
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Sendak's 'Brother's Book': An Elegy, A Farewell
Maurice Sendak, one of America's most beloved children's book authors, evocatively captured both the wonders and fears of childhood. His books, including ... «NPR, Feb 13»

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