Vanderbilt

American  

[van-der-bilt] / ˈvæn dər bɪlt /

noun

1. Cornelius, 1794–1877, U.S. financier.

2. Harold Stirling 1884–1970, U.S. business executive.

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Vanderbilt British  

/ ˈvændəbɪlt /

noun

1. Cornelius, known as Commodore Vanderbilt. 1794–1877, US steamship and railway magnate and philanthropist

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Example Sentences

Some of those schools are Vanderbilt and Notre Dame, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Vanderbilt was one of the few bright spots for the Lakers, finishing with eight points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal.

From Los Angeles Times

Vanderbilt, the former SEC wallflower, just posted the first 10-win season in its history.

From The Wall Street Journal

The all-out energy and effort by Vanderbilt off the bench was the catalyst for the Lakers against the Suns.

From Los Angeles Times

A former walk-on at New Mexico Military Institute, Pavia played two years at New Mexico State before transferring to Vanderbilt in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times