Eastman

American  

[eest-muhn] / ˈist mən /

noun

1. George, 1854–1932, U.S. philanthropist and inventor in the field of photography.

2. Max Forrester 1883–1969, U.S. editor and writer.

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Eastman British  

/ ˈiːstmən /

noun

1. George. 1854–1932, US manufacturer of photographic equipment: noted for the introduction of roll film and developments in colour photography

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Example Sentences

“The pool is being completely replaced. It leaks like a sieve,” said Stephanie Kingsnorth, principal of the architecture firm Perkins Eastman, addressing about 50 community members in a room next to the park’s visitor center.

From Los Angeles Times

Eastman’s classic children’s book, “Are You My Mother?”

From The Wall Street Journal

Eastman Kodak has also doubled from its mid-August lows, peaking near the very round $10 number after printing a bearish evening star pattern on Dec. 10.

From Barron's

On May 21, the city Board of Public Works authorized hiring Perkins Eastman to do $2.4 million in architectural design and engineering work on the pools and bathhouse.

From Los Angeles Times

Both courts rejected Eastman’s claims that such statements and rhetorical hyperbole are constitutionally protected.

From Salon