Bennett

[ben-it]

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.

Bennett

/ 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)

Example Sentences

And later, one of Britain's most respected playwrights, Alan Bennett, wrote a set of outstanding Talking Heads TV monologues for her.

From BBC

After the Bruins committed a false start, edge rusher Kechaun Bennett was called for roughing the passer and targeting, leading to his ejection.

From Los Angeles Times

Their son, Joe Bennett, said the pair were enduring "horrific conditions and suffering repeated human rights violations" and called on the UK government to act.

From BBC

Gen. Judge Mark J. Bennett, as well as the circuit’s first openly gay member, Judge Patrick J. Bumatay.

From Los Angeles Times

During the inquest, next door neighbour Claire Bennett told the jury she had smelt gas in the vicinity for about a fortnight before the blast.

From BBC