Kenny

[ ken-ee ]

noun

1. Elizabeth Sister Kenny, 1886–1952, Australian nurse: researcher in poliomyelitis therapy.
2. Also Kenney, Kennie. a male given name, form of Kenneth.

Kenny

/ ˈkɛnɪ /

noun

1. KennyBrett1961MAustralianSPORT AND GAMES: rugby league player Brett. born 1961, Australian rugby league player; scored 10 tries in 17 games for Australia (1982–87)
2. KennyYvonne1950FAustralianMUSIC: opera singer Yvonne, born 1950, Australian opera singer, noted for her performances in Mozart and Handel operas

Example Sentences

Sporting legends, including ex-footballer John Barnes and Olympian cycling couple Sir Jason and Dame Laura Kenny, as well as members of the MND community, have joined Sinfield during his fifth annual fundraiser.

From BBC

Dujardin's six Olympic medals, comprising three gold, a silver and two bronze are the joint most of any British female Olympian, alongside former track cyclist Dame Laura Kenny's five golds and a silver.

From BBC

She required a medal of any colour to take the outright lead as the most-decorated British female Olympian from now-retired cyclist Kenny.

From BBC

As an art director with a background in theater, Mary Kenny has a flair for interior design that rivals her skills as an event planner in the entertainment industry.

From Los Angeles Times

Kenny, a native of North Carolina, is accustomed to living small.

From Los Angeles Times