Dwight

American  

[dwahyt] / dwaɪt /

noun

1. Timothy, 1826–1916, U.S. ecclesiastic: president of Yale University 1886–98.

2. a male given name: from an Anglo-French surname meaning “of the Isle of Wight.”

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Example Sentences

And in 2024, Dwight finally made it to space aboard a suborbital space tourism flight operated by Blue Origin, the private space company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

President Dwight Eisenhower believed the Anglo-French intervention would poison Arab states against the U.S. and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

That is why Friday's last 16 draw will bring eager anticipation rather than trepidation as former Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle knows better than most.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

He then assisted Marshall’s replacement, Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, in creating the Department of Defense.

From Slate • Feb. 9, 2026

Next came Howard and Dwight, who were only a year or two apart and could have passed for twins except Howard wore glasses and had that up-down walk.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor