Bentley

American  

[bent-lee] / ˈbɛnt li /

noun

1. Eric (Russell), 1916–2020, U.S. critic, editor, and translator; born in England.

2. Phyllis, 1894–1977, English novelist.

3. Richard, 1662–1742, English scholar and critic.

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Bentley British  

/ ˈbɛntlɪ /

noun

1. Edmund Clerihew . 1875–1956, English journalist, noted for his invention of the clerihew

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Example Sentences

Karia emphasizes cinematic and visual storytelling, too, and cinematographer Stuart Bentley achieves some remarkable compositions, capturing neon lights, car headlights and concrete-dusted corners of outer London at night.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Bentley said it was part of "overall efficiency activities", which would affect management, agency and non-manufacturing employees, but investment would continue at its Pyms Lane site.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Audi group—which comprises the Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Ducati brands—has faced financial headwinds from U.S. tariffs, intense competition in China and restructuring costs, which prompted guidance downgrades last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

"Train Dreams" won the top best feature prize at the Spirit Awards honoring independent films, as well as awards for Bentley and Veloso.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

When the war ended, that fear turned to dread—and propelled Elizabeth Bentley into the hands of the FBI.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau