Biddle

American  

[bid-l] / ˈbɪd l /

noun

1. Francis, 1886–1968, U.S. attorney general 1941–45.

2. John, 1615–62, English theologian: founder of English Unitarianism.

3. Nicholas, 1786–1844, U.S. financier.

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Biddle British  

/ ˈbɪdəl /

noun

1. John . 1615–62, English theologian; founder of Unitarianism in England

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Example Sentences

George Biddle, a muralist who became the chair of the War Department Art Advisory Committee, laid out the mission, advising his artists:

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2025

He was looking to return to the UK, and had long wanted to set up his own studio, and discussed the idea with longtime friend Jonathan Biddle, who's based in Australia.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2024

During the strikes, set decorator Mary Ann Biddle and her husband, boom operator John Unsinn, launched a GoFundMe campaign for Faux Library that has amassed more than $16,000.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2024

“This is an interactive, two-sided competition,” said Stephen Biddle, a senior fellow for defense policy at the Council on Foreign Relations.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2023

Part of the Marine Band from Biddle Island played light classical music as the pilots mingled and took their first drinks.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy