Dryden

American  

[drahyd-n] / ˈdraɪd n /

noun

1. John, 1631–1700, English poet, dramatist, and critic.

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Dryden British  

/ ˈdraɪdən /

noun

1. John. 1631–1700, English poet, dramatist, and critic of the Augustan period, commonly regarded as the chief exponent of heroic tragedy. His major works include the tragedy All for Love (1677), the verse satire Absalom and Achitophel (1681), and the Essay of Dramatick Poesie (1668)

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Other Word Forms

• Drydenian adjective
• Drydenic adjective

Example Sentences

Dryden had told police officers he could not remember what he had done.

From BBC

In the next concert March 25, Handel’s “Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day,“ a setting of poetry by John Dryden, took even fewer risks, at least for anyone with a love for music.

From Los Angeles Times

Robert Dryden, a Labour city councillor for the area, said in January that the cancellation came as a "big shock" that would "disappoint lots of people".

From BBC

Labour councillor for the area, Robert Dryden, said the festival had lost money in 2024, but the cancellation came as a "big shock" that would "disappoint lots of people".

From BBC

Dryden Brown fumbled with a remote and pulled up a slide, suggesting Praxis was backed by funds with access to hundreds of billions of dollars of capital.

From BBC