Sousa

[soo-zuh, -suh]

noun

1. John Philip, 1854–1932, U.S. band conductor and composer.

Sousa

/ ˈsuːzə /

noun

1. John Philip. 1854–1932, US bandmaster and composer of military marches, such as The Stars and Stripes Forever (1897) and The Liberty Bell (1893)

Example Sentences

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has issued a statement expressing his "sympathy and solidarity with the families affected by this tragedy".

From BBC

In neighbouring Portugal, where fires are also blazing, another firefighter was killed on Sunday in a "tragic" traffic accident, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said.

From BBC

Army, but actually held in his own honor — at which there was no John Phillips Sousa, no red white and blue bunting and, worst of all, no adoring crowds.

From Salon

While Portugal's President, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, is not obliged to dissolve the assembly, he has made clear that he will if the government loses Tuesday's vote, with fresh elections likely in May.

From BBC

At Super Bargain Cocktail and Snack Bar in downtown Toronto, bartender Daniel Sousa said there had been fewer orders for bourbon in recent weeks.

From Los Angeles Times