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

The Monogram Series of the Mercedes-Maybach, a sub-brand that competes with Rolls-Royce and Bentley, comes with an eye-catching logo and swaddled in Nappa leather.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Thompson’s birthday present topped everything: he gave her a baby blue Bentley.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

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 chief executive and chairman Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser said the company was investing in its factory "at unprecedented levels", but needed to make "some difficult decisions" to ensure its long-term competitiveness.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Bentley was in deep, a Soviet agent operating quietly in the heart of the world's most powerful country.

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