Bennett

American  

[ben-it] / ˈbɛn ɪt /

noun

1. (Enoch) Arnold, 1867–1931, English novelist.

2. Floyd, 1890–1928, U.S. naval aviator who piloted Richard Byrd on his quest to reach the North Pole in 1926.

3. James Gordon, 1795–1872, U.S. journalist, a leading influence in newspaper publishing.

4. R(ichard) (Bedford), 1870–1947, Canadian statesman: prime minister 1930–35.

5. Robert Russell, 1894–1981, U.S. composer and arranger.

6. Tony Anthony Dominick Benedetto, 1926–2023, U.S. singer of popular and jazz music.

7. W(illiam) A(ndrew) C(ecil), 1900–79, Canadian political leader: premier of British Columbia 1952–72.

8. Also Bennet. a first name, form of Benedict.

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Bennett British  

/ ˈbɛnɪt /

noun

1. Alan . born 1934, British actor and playwright. His plays include Forty Years On (1968), The Old Country (1977), The Madness of George III (1991), The History Boys (2004), and the monologues for television Talking Heads (1987, 1998)

2. ( Enoch ) Arnold . 1867–1931, British novelist, noted for The Old Wives' Tale (1908), Clayhanger (1910), and other works set in the Staffordshire Potteries

3. James Gordon . 1837–1931, US newspaper editor, born in Scotland. He founded (1835) the New York Herald and introduced techniques of modern news reporting

4. Jill . 1931–90, British actress

5. Richard Bedford , 1st Viscount. 1870–1947, Canadian Conservative statesman; prime minister (1930–35)

6. Sir Richard Rodney. born 1936, British composer, noted for film music and his operas The Mines of Sulphur (1965) and Victory (1970)

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Example Sentences

But Simpson is doing everything he can to fit into a position group that includes Stafford, 38, fourth-year signal-caller Stetson Bennett and undrafted free agent Matthew Caldwell.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

When asked about Bennett, coach Sean McVay and offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase seemingly have gone out of their way to speak generally about rookies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

I guess it’s sort of like finding the dog folding laundry while singing a Tony Bennett song.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Linday Foreman's son, Joe Bennett, said deporting an Iranian national held in the UK could secure their release, and is asking why this is not being explored for his mother and step-father.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“He was speaking to me very strongly that he wanted to see an increasing and dramatic spiritual revival in a place like Princeton,” Bennett said.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times