Bennett

American  

[ben-it] / ˈbɛn ɪt /

noun

1. (Enoch) Arnold, 1867–1931, English novelist.

2. Floyd, 1890–1928, U.S. naval aviator who piloted Richard Byrd on his quest to reach the North Pole in 1926.

3. James Gordon, 1795–1872, U.S. journalist, a leading influence in newspaper publishing.

4. R(ichard) (Bedford), 1870–1947, Canadian statesman: prime minister 1930–35.

5. Robert Russell, 1894–1981, U.S. composer and arranger.

6. Tony Anthony Dominick Benedetto, 1926–2023, U.S. singer of popular and jazz music.

7. W(illiam) A(ndrew) C(ecil), 1900–79, Canadian political leader: premier of British Columbia 1952–72.

8. Also Bennet. a first name, form of Benedict.

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Bennett British  

/ ˈbɛnɪt /

noun

1. Alan . born 1934, British actor and playwright. His plays include Forty Years On (1968), The Old Country (1977), The Madness of George III (1991), The History Boys (2004), and the monologues for television Talking Heads (1987, 1998)

2. ( Enoch ) Arnold . 1867–1931, British novelist, noted for The Old Wives' Tale (1908), Clayhanger (1910), and other works set in the Staffordshire Potteries

3. James Gordon . 1837–1931, US newspaper editor, born in Scotland. He founded (1835) the New York Herald and introduced techniques of modern news reporting

4. Jill . 1931–90, British actress

5. Richard Bedford , 1st Viscount. 1870–1947, Canadian Conservative statesman; prime minister (1930–35)

6. Sir Richard Rodney. born 1936, British composer, noted for film music and his operas The Mines of Sulphur (1965) and Victory (1970)

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Example Sentences

Societal injustices were not much remarked upon, according to Messrs. McKean and Bennett.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Drivers shouldn’t go more than a year between oil changes, according to David Bennett, senior repair manager at AAA.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

“At least a significant percentage of Assemblymembers are leaning towards option one which is ... have the funding stay with CEC,” said Assemblymember Steve Bennett, chair of the budget subcommittee on climate and energy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Lindsay's son, Joe Bennett, from Folkestone, Kent, said: "We simply do not know if my mum and Craig are safe."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

So that's what Sam did, too, at school, when Mrs. Bennett said "Time Out," and Sam had to sit in the green chair.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry