Bedford

American  

[bed-ferd] / ˈbɛd fərd /

noun

1. John of Lancaster, Duke of, 1389–1435, English regent of France.

2. a city in northern Texas.

3. a city in northeastern Ohio, near Cleveland.

4. a city in southern Indiana.

5. a city in northeastern Massachusetts.

6. former name of North Bedfordshire.

7. Bedfordshire.

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Bedford ¹ British  

/ ˈbɛdfəd /

noun

1. a town in SE central England, in Bedfordshire, on the River Ouse; administrative centre of Bedford unitary authority. Pop: 82 488 (2001)

2. a unitary authority of SE central England. Pop: 154 900 (2007 est). Area: 480 sq km (185 sq miles)

3. short for Bedfordshire

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Bedford ² British  

/ ˈbɛdfəd /

noun

1. David . 1937–2011, British composer, influenced by rock music

2. Duke of , title of John of Lancaster . 1389–1435, son of Henry IV of England: protector of England and regent of France (1422–35)

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Example Sentences

Bryan Bedford, the FAA’s administrator, said in late July the Air India probe indicated no broader problem with the 787 fleet.

From The Wall Street Journal

While travelers might still feel on edge over possible delays, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said in a news conference on Monday that they should “travel with confidence.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Thanks to the dedication of our air traffic controllers and every FAA employee, we are ready for the holiday rush and take pride in helping travelers reach their friends and families during this important time of year,” Bedford said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford said Thursday that the bonuses will be given to 776 air-traffic controllers and technicians who maintained perfect attendance during the shutdown.

From The Wall Street Journal

During the pandemic, “we had a lot of buyers come in from other markets” such as New York, Texas, or even from as far away as California or Seattle, Julia Martinage, a Bedford, N.H.-based real-estate agent with Redfin, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch