whereon

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“The path to my fixed purpose is laid with iron rails, whereon my soul is grooved to run,” declared the self-destructive Captain Ahab, concerning his pursuit of Moby Dick.

From Washington Post • Sep. 22, 2020

The big curtain was down tight; another makeshift drop shut off the people seated on the stage, from the strip of stage whereon the singer was to stand.

From Time Magazine Archive

A yellowish nursery by Eugene Schoen of Manhattan has walls whereon tots may scribble, housemaids erase.

From Time Magazine Archive

When the motor is running the focusing position is indicated on a calibrated dial whereon one unit represents 2� millionths of an inch.

From Time Magazine Archive

Silent early morning dogs parade majestically picking and choosing judiciously whereon to pee.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck