Glenn

American  

[glen] / glɛn /

noun

1. John (Herschel, Jr.), 1921–2016, U.S. astronaut and politician: first U.S. orbital space flight 1962; U.S. senator 1975–99.

2. a male or female given name.

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Glenn British  

/ ɡlɛn /

noun

1. John. born 1921, US astronaut and politician. The first American to orbit the earth (Feb, 1962), he later became a senator (1975–99) and in 1998 returned to space at the age of 77

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Example Sentences

Glenn Fleshler makes a strong impression as a stern Lord Capulet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

After decades spent shaping modern movies without ever taking home a competitive Oscar, actor Glenn Close and director Ridley Scott will finally receive statuettes from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In April, Krieger drove two hours to Florida’s Cape Canaveral to watch Blue Origin’s third launch of its New Glenn rocket, which was carrying an AST BlueBird satellite.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Nasa's Moon mission team received a further setback last month when its other partner, Blue Origin, watched its New Glenn rocket blow up during a routine engine test.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“What if...what if someone from class decides to look up Glenn Burke?”

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner