Pelletier

American

[pel-i-teer, pel^uh-tyey] / ˌpɛl ɪˈtɪər, pɛləˈtyeɪ /

noun

Wilfrid, 1896–1982, Canadian orchestra conductor.

Pelletier British

/ pɛltje /

noun

Pierre Joseph (pjɛr ʒozɛf). 1788–1842, French chemist, who isolated quinine, chlorophyll, and other chemical substances

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Pelletier said in an interview that she expects the Chernin Group to help the business expand its reach, including in areas such as film and television, live events, consumer products and gaming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

Seattle architect Jeff Pelletier says he’s helped design plans for around 25 houses since the pandemic that have included Lego rooms, 90% of them for grown-ups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

For De Goede's try against New Zealand, Pelletier broke away and threw a ridiculous one-handed offload back inside to send the lock through a gap.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

Scrum-half Justine Pelletier grabbed the opening try and was a constant threat, with her sharp sniping runs and speedy passing creating havoc in New Zealand's defence.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

Pelletier traveled to Manchester to meet the atomic hero.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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