Jenner

American  

[jen-er] / ˈdʒɛn ər /

noun

1. Edward, 1749–1823, English physician: discoverer of smallpox vaccine.

2. Sir William, 1815–98, English physician and pathologist.

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Jenner British  

/ ˈdʒɛnə /

noun

1. Edward 1749–1823, English physician, who discovered vaccination by showing that injections of cowpox virus produce immunity against smallpox (1796)

2. Sir William. 1815–98, English physician and pathologist, who differentiated between typhus and typhoid fevers (1849)

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Jenner Scientific  

/ jĕn′ər /

1. British physician who pioneered the practice of vaccination. His experiments proved that individuals who had been inoculated with the virus that caused cowpox, a mild skin disease of cattle, became immune to smallpox. Jenner's discovery laid the foundations for the science of immunology.

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Example Sentences

Jenner was not personally accused of bullying behavior in the filing brought by Vasquez.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“In a category that is down, I feel we’ve had some great success, and that’s a testament to our audience and the people who love us,” Jenner said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Jenner, 30 years old, is a member of the Kardashian-Jenner celebrity dynasty and the younger sister of Kim Kardashian.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Angelica Hernandez Vasquez filed a lawsuit against Kylie Jenner Inc., Tri Star Services and La Maison Family Services on Friday alleging that she was subjected to “severe and pervasive harassment” throughout her employment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Jenner said: “That’s supposed to make us think there’s someone there.”

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien