Peabody

[ pee-bod-ee, -buh-dee ]

noun

1. Elizabeth Palmer, 1804–94, U.S. educator and reformer: founded the first kindergarten in the U.S.
2. Endicott, 1857–1944, U.S. educator.
3. George, 1795–1869, U.S. merchant, banker, and philanthropist in England.
4. a city in NE Massachusetts.

Peabody

/ ˈpiːˌbɒdɪ /

noun

1. PeabodyGeorge17951869MUSBUSINESS: merchantBUSINESS: bankerPHILANTHROPY: philanthropist George. 1795–1869, US merchant, banker, and philanthropist in the US and England

Example Sentences

Peabody coal owns extensive lands that can be used for solar farms and other renewable energy development.

From Time

Following the couple’s divorce, Peabody had affairs with John Huston and Adlai Stevenson.

From Washington Post

It even won a Peabody Award for its episode “Return of the King.”

From The Daily Beast

The show has won five awards, including two Emmys, and was honored with a Peabody Award for excellence in 2011.

From The Daily Beast

“All I got was a 100-dollar scholarship to the George Peabody school for teachers,” she says.

From The Daily Beast

But it makes no sense to support that noble endeavor by investing in Exxon and Peabody Coal.

From The Daily Beast

Will tells Sloan, “Watch him ... He wants to win a Peabody.”

From The Daily Beast

A song sparrow was singing out by the road, and the thin, sweet flutings of a Peabody came from the pasture.

From Project Gutenberg

The first person on my list of those who could give me information, was Mrs. Rachel Peabody.

From Project Gutenberg

As being the eldest, and answering for the rest, William Peabody replied, "We will."

From Project Gutenberg

Little Sam Peabody, the master of the turkey, took this very much to heart.

From Project Gutenberg

"It would cost a large sum," remarked William Peabody, the merchant.

From Project Gutenberg