Onassis

American  

[oh-nas-is, oh-nah-sis] / oʊˈnæs ɪs, oʊˈnɑ sɪs /

noun

1. Aristotle Socrates, 1906–75, Greek businessman, born in Turkey.

2. Jacqueline (Lee Bouvier Kennedy) Jackie, 1929–94, wife of John F. Kennedy (1953–63) and Aristotle Onassis (1968–75).

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Onassis British  

/ əʊˈnæsɪs /

noun

1. Aristotle ( Socrates ). 1906–75, Argentinian (formerly Greek) shipowner, born in Turkey. In 1968 he married Jacqueline, 1929–94, the widow of US President John F. Kennedy

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Example Sentences

“I have never planted any story in the press. I never compared Jacqueline Onassis’ death to a dog’s.”

From Los Angeles Times

In the 20th century, legendary shipping rivals Aristotle Onassis and Stavros Niarchos cashed in when the Suez crisis sent tanker rates soaring.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, the “Love Story” forebear that matters most in this discussion is not John F. Kennedy or Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, played here by “Feud” star Naomi Watts.

From Salon

The “Love Story” forebear that matters most in this discussion is not John F. Kennedy or Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

From Salon

He transformed her wardrobe, and in 1968 she picked an ivory-coloured lace dress from his famous white collection for her second marriage to Greek shipping mogul Aristotle Onassis.

From Barron's