Byrd

American  

[burd] / bɜrd /

noun

1. Richard Evelyn, 1888–1957, rear admiral in U.S. Navy: polar explorer.

2. Robert C(arlyle), 1917–2010, U.S. politician: senator from West Virginia 1959–2010.

3. William, c1540–1623, English composer and organist.

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Byrd British  

/ bɜːd /

noun

1. Richard Evelyn . 1888–1957, US rear admiral, aviator, and polar explorer

2. William . 1543–1623, English composer and organist, noted for his madrigals, masses, and music for virginals

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Example Sentences

“No weapon was found on her, and she posed no threat. Byrd faced no charges,” the page states.

From Salon

Michael Byrd potentially saved lives by stopping the mob, lawmakers and police said.

From Salon

“It’s a real concern, to be quite honest,” Byrd said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We used multiple aerial apparatuses, fire engines and rescues to help combat this incident,” Byrd said.

From Los Angeles Times

The Byrds, with the addition of country-rock icon Gram Parsons, made a lasting mark in 1968 with “Sweetheart of the Rodeo.”

From Los Angeles Times