Kennedy

American  

[ken-i-dee] / ˈkɛn ɪ di /

noun

1. Anthony M. born 1936, U.S. jurist, Supreme Court justice 1988–2018.

2. Edward Moore Ted, 1932–2009 U.S. politician: senator from Massachusetts 1962–2009.

3. Jacqueline Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Onassis Jackie 1929–94, wife of John F. Kennedy (1953–63) and Aristotle Onassis (1968–75).

4. John Fitzgerald JFK, 1917–63, thirty-fifth president of the U.S. 1961–63.

5. Joseph Patrick, 1888–1969, U.S. financier and diplomat (father of Edward Moore, John Fitzgerald, and Robert Francis).

6. Robert Francis, 1925–68, U.S. political leader and government official: attorney general 1961–64; senator from New York 1965–68.

7. William, born 1928, U.S. novelist.

8. Cape, former name (1963–73) of Cape Canaveral.

9. John F., International Airport. John F. Kennedy International Airport.

10. Mount, a mountain in the SW Yukon Territory, Canada, in the St. Elias Range. 13,904 feet (4,238 meters).

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Kennedy ¹ British  

/ ˈkɛnɪdɪ /

noun

1. Charles Peter. born 1959, British politician, leader of the Liberal Democrats (1999–2006)

2. Edward ( Moore ), known as Ted . 1932–2009, US Democrat politician; senator 1962–2009

3. his brother, John ( Fitzgerald ), known as JFK. 1917–63, US Democrat statesman; 35th president of the US (1961–63), the first Roman Catholic and the youngest man ever to be president. He demanded the withdrawal of Soviet missiles from Cuba (1962) and prepared civil rights reforms; assassinated

4. Nigel ( Paul ). born 1956, British violinist, noted for his flamboyant style

5. Robert ( Francis ), known as Bobby, brother of John Kennedy. 1925–68, US Democrat statesman; attorney general (1961–64) and senator for New York (1965–68); assassinated

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Kennedy ² British  

/ ˈkɛnɪdɪ /

noun

1. a former name (1963–73) of (Cape) Canaveral

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Example Sentences

Kennedy and some patient groups have found common ground, however, on one aspect of antidepressant use: side effects from stopping the drugs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The mobile launcher has since been moved back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, where it will undergo repairs and preparations for future missions.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

“At some point you have to stop calling that a coincidence,” said Kennedy, a longtime collaborator of Williams who gave brief remarks before handing him the microphone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Following splashdown, teams in San Diego removed several components for inspection and reuse before sending the spacecraft back to Kennedy.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

“No, but I’ve heard that she’s been hounding Ambassador Kennedy for information about Willa.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin