Bentley

American  

[bent-lee] / ˈbɛnt li /

noun

1. Eric (Russell), 1916–2020, U.S. critic, editor, and translator; born in England.

2. Phyllis, 1894–1977, English novelist.

3. Richard, 1662–1742, English scholar and critic.

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Bentley British  

/ ˈbɛntlɪ /

noun

1. Edmund Clerihew . 1875–1956, English journalist, noted for his invention of the clerihew

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Example Sentences

Mr. Gottlieb, a professor of history at Bentley University, produces nearly 300 pages on the topic without a trace of humor, except in quotation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Originally the symbol for Maybach-Motorenbau—a maker of sternly grand luxury cars in Germany before World War II—the monogram now denotes Mercedes-Maybach, the sub-brand launched by Stuttgart in 2014 to compete against Rolls-Royce and Bentley.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Thompson’s birthday present topped everything: he gave her a baby blue Bentley.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

Karia emphasizes cinematic and visual storytelling, too, and cinematographer Stuart Bentley achieves some remarkable compositions, capturing neon lights, car headlights and concrete-dusted corners of outer London at night.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

To Nat’s amazement, Dr. Bentley shook his head.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham