Bentley

[ bent-lee ]

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.

Bentley

/ ˈbɛntlɪ /

noun

1. BentleyEdmund Clerihew18751956MEnglishWRITING: journalistWRITING: poet Edmund Clerihew . 1875–1956, English journalist, noted for his invention of the clerihew

Example Sentences

Of course, you could just opt for an actual Bentley, starting at $202,500.

From Washington Blade

Bentley already introduced a plug-in hybrid EV version of the Bentayga SUV and next year it plans to add another pair of PHEVs to its roster—presumably the Continental GT coupe and Flying Spur sedan.

From Ars Technica

The company’s CEO Herbert Diess told Bloomberg earlier Thursday about Bentley’s electric push.

From Fortune

For starters, Bentley will offer two plug-in hybrid models next year—the Bentayga Hybrid and the all-new Flying Spur Hybrid, according to Hallmark in a subsequent interview.

From Fortune

Bentley will offer only hybrid and electric cars by 2026, and switch its entire lineup to fully-electric vehicles four years later, the Crewe, England-based manufacturer said Thursday in a statement.

From Fortune

The story follows a down on his luck family man named Bill Scanlon (Wes Bentley), who takes to stealing after losing his job.

From The Daily Beast

On my way back to the train station, in the back seat of a Mulsanne, I asked the driver how he likes driving a Bentley.

From The Daily Beast

Every Bentley is made to order, which essentially means anything “superficial” is possible.

From The Daily Beast

Bentley will play an unspecified part during the fourth season of Game of Thrones.

From The Daily Beast

In time I got over Estella (what a tease—Bentley Drummond was welcome to her).

From The Daily Beast

Of the books printed about this time we may note first the works edited by Bentley himself.

From Project Gutenberg

It was Bentley, too, who arranged for the publication of a second edition of Newton's Principia in 1713.

From Project Gutenberg

One of the beadles, however, was bribed with a double fee, and Bentley offered no resistance.

From Project Gutenberg

In the billiard room of the hotel stood Mrs. Bentley, leaning against a wall and looking ready to faint.

From Project Gutenberg

Mrs. Bentley revived at sight of the uniforms, and still more at sight of the well-known faces of two of the officers.

From Project Gutenberg