Eastman

American  

[eest-muhn] / ˈist mən /

noun

1. George, 1854–1932, U.S. philanthropist and inventor in the field of photography.

2. Max Forrester 1883–1969, U.S. editor and writer.

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Eastman British  

/ ˈiːstmən /

noun

1. George. 1854–1932, US manufacturer of photographic equipment: noted for the introduction of roll film and developments in colour photography

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Example Sentences

On May 21, the city Board of Public Works authorized hiring Perkins Eastman to do $2.4 million in architectural design and engineering work on the pools and bathhouse.

From Los Angeles Times

The case is unique and momentous because this is the only proceeding where Eastman, along with supporting denialist enthusiasts, testified under oath, cross-examined their critics and presented their full denialism defense.

From Salon

The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., and the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, N.Y., are two that hold thousands of prints and negatives.

From Los Angeles Times

On Feb. 7, Eastman Chemical ran a sponsored ad in the Sacramento Bee heralding the benefits of recycling technologies.

From Los Angeles Times

Some companies, such as ExxonMobil and Eastman Chemical Company, say they can use these alternative methods to create new plastic.

From Los Angeles Times