Rodney

American  

[rod-nee] / ˈrɒd ni /

noun

1. George Brydges Baron, 1718–92, British admiral.

2. a male given name: an Old English family name, taken from a placename.

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Rodney British  

/ ˈrɒdnɪ /

noun

1. George Brydges , 1st Baron Rodney. 1719–92, English admiral: captured Martinique (1762): defeated the Spanish at Cape St Vincent (1780) and the French under Admiral de Grasse off Dominica (1782), restoring British superiority in the Caribbean

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Example Sentences

"Infrasound is pervasive in everyday environments, appearing near ventilation systems, traffic, and industrial machinery," said Prof Rodney Schmaltz of MacEwan University, senior author of the article in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

The Cincinnati company had been searching for a permanent leader for almost a year after the departure of longtime CEO Rodney McMullen for an undisclosed ethics violation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

He sat down in a courtside seat on the baseline, two chairs down from injured guard Rodney Rice.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

“If you’re at the utility, you’re able to benefit from this moment of political pressure that fell onto the hyperscalers,” said Rodney Rebello, a portfolio manager focusing on utilities at Reaves Asset Management.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Rodney didn’t seem nearly so interested in the possible now we were in the town, and I could see anxiety cross Ruth’s face.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro