adams meaning and definition

ADAMS noun

Definition of Adams (noun)

1. American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
   • synonyms: Sam Adams, Samuel Adams
2. 6th President of the United States; son of John Adams (1767-1848)
   • synonyms: John Quincy Adams, President Adams, President John Quincy Adams
3. 2nd President of the United States (1735-1826)
   • synonyms: John Adams, President Adams, President John Adams
4. a mountain peak in southwestern Washington in the Cascade Range (12,307 feet high)
   • synonyms: Mount Adams