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

It’s a crowded field that includes a member of the Kennedy clan, a Republican turned Bluesky superposter, and a candidate with the financial backing of none other than Michael Bloomberg.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

After fleeing the inn in November, Krndija flew from John F. Kennedy Airport to Austria before returning to Serbia, investigators say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Trump has frequently highlighted renovation and construction projects during his presidency, including proposals involving the Kennedy Center, White House grounds and other high-profile public spaces.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Roma Daravi, the Kennedy Center’s vice president of public relations, said the organization plans to carefully review the decision to halt the upcoming closure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Dr. Kane and his twenty-man crew named Canada’s Kennedy Channel, took geographical measurements, and charted iceberg-filled waters further north through the summer of 1853.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock