Glenn

American  

[glen] / glɛn /

noun

1. John (Herschel, Jr.), 1921–2016, U.S. astronaut and politician: first U.S. orbital space flight 1962; U.S. senator 1975–99.

2. a male or female given name.

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Glenn British  

/ ɡlɛn /

noun

1. John. born 1921, US astronaut and politician. The first American to orbit the earth (Feb, 1962), he later became a senator (1975–99) and in 1998 returned to space at the age of 77

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Example Sentences

“Kevin has great political skills—small-p, getting people together,” said Glenn Hubbard, who chaired President George W. Bush’s Council of Economic Advisers when Warsh was a White House economic aide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

It is definitely commendable that the Dodgers “museum” commemorates Glenn Burke and Billy Bean.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

The Jeff Bezos-owned Blue Origin plans to return New Glenn to flight by the end of the year, an ambitious timeline.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Rebuilding the New Glenn launch pad is expected to take many months.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Glenn shrugged and pulled a mouthful of nails out of his overalls.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck