Reid

American  

[reed] / rid /

noun

1. Sir George Huston, 1845–1918, Australian statesman, born in Scotland: prime minister 1904–05.

2. Thomas, 1710–96, Scottish philosopher.

3. Whitelaw 1837–1912, U.S. diplomat and journalist.

4. a male given name, form of Read.

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Reid British  

/ riːd /

noun

1. Sir George Houston . 1845–1918, Australian statesman, born in Scotland: premier of New South Wales (1894–99); prime minister of Australia (1904–05)

2. Thomas . 1710–96, Scottish philosopher and founder of what came to be known as the philosophy of common sense

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Example Sentences

Orion’s passengers— astronauts External link Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—reached orbit only minutes after t-minus zero.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Those issues aside, the Artemis II crew—Koch, Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover from NASA, as well as Jeremy Hansen, representing the Canadian Space Agency—had a packed start to their flight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

A senior naval officer was investigated last year over allegations of an inappropriate relationship with Scottish MP Joani Reid, BBC News understands.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

As for Artemis II, four astronauts External link, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, will slingshot around the Earth’s satellite on a 10-day mission.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Henry Reid advised employees to stay on the lookout for spies disguised as Langley Field soldiers and warned of fifth column plants who might coax valuable research from unwitting laboratory employees.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly