Peabody
Americannoun
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Elizabeth Palmer, 1804–94, U.S. educator and reformer: founded the first kindergarten in the U.S.
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Endicott, 1857–1944, U.S. educator.
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George, 1795–1869, U.S. merchant, banker, and philanthropist in England.
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a city in NE Massachusetts.
noun
Example Sentences
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It’s lifting stocks in the sector, including Peabody Energy, up 33% since May 20.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Testament to its accomplished production, “Wishbone” received a Peabody Award as well as four Daytime Emmy Awards.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
These include "Bunker," a massive fossil displayed at the University of Kansas, and "Sophie," which is exhibited at the Yale Peabody Museum.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
In August of last year, Peabody withdrew from a $3.78 billion agreement after a fire and subsequent shut down at one of a mines central to the deal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Sincerely, Mrs. Del S. Peabody III. It’s so silent in the room, I can hear the air go in and out of people’s noses.
From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
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