Byrd

[burd]

noun

1. Richard Evelyn, 1888–1957, rear admiral in U.S. Navy: polar explorer.

2. Robert C(arlyle), 1917–2010, U.S. politician: senator from West Virginia 1959–2010.

3. William, c1540–1623, English composer and organist.

Byrd

/ bɜːd /

noun

1. Richard Evelyn . 1888–1957, US rear admiral, aviator, and polar explorer

2. William . 1543–1623, English composer and organist, noted for his madrigals, masses, and music for virginals

Example Sentences

On Aug. 20, Carrasco-Ramirez was arrested and booked into the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center in the French Valley on suspicion of grand theft, theft by false pretenses and passing counterfeit checks.

From Los Angeles Times

So was Rhino Records’ film division, which explains why the soundtrack features boomer classics from the Byrds, Bob Dylan and Motown.

From Los Angeles Times

Jonathan Byrd, a vice president with the deputy probation officers union, said the state should expect a wall of opposition if it tries to make changes to the contract.

From Los Angeles Times

He struggled with a speech impediment and learning disabilities as a child but was aided by his ballet teacher, Byrd Hoffman.

From Los Angeles Times

Esme Byrd was a lay clerk at Bangor Cathedral for six months and regularly sang with the choir until leaving in January 2023.

From BBC