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Frasier

Frasier

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A fictional doctor who gives advice on a radio show in Seattle
  • proper noun
  • /ˈfreɪʒər/
translation icon : Frasier
  • They had decided I was Frasier, the comically overwrought television character played by Kelsey Grammer.
  • Dr. Frasier
  • Frasier said
  • Niles and Frasier

Examples

  • Frasier married a playboy model.

    Blog text (28)

  • If "Frasier" can film before a live audience, you could have too.

    Blog text (12)

  • So Ali lost to Frasier; was that the end of his career?

    Blog text (26)

  • We know him as Frasier, and he's just great.

    Blog text (26)

  • Not American, I think: Frasier Crane and Niles get it right!

    Blog text (31)

  • "If this were Frasier, Niles would run out and buy a speakerphone before the president called back.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • An effective interviewer, such as NPR's Terry Gross, often begins with an open question (What did you get out of this project?) and follows up with more targeted questions (How did you interpret the role of Frasier?).

    Academic text (2004)

  • In the episode, Frasier helps his friend navigate a difficult relationship issue.

  • Frasier often shares his insights on love and psychology with his radio listeners.

  • The character Frasier Crane is known for his witty humor and sophisticated tastes.

Surface Forms

Frasier main

Etymology

Frasier is the name of the fictional psychiatrist Frasier Crane and comes from a real family name, like Fraser. Using a surname makes the character feel like a real person, which is why the writers chose it.