Word
bennett
Phoneticsben·nett
/ˈbɛnət/
Definition
n. a common English family name. You might see it used as a first name for boys or girls too.
n. a surname of English and Old French origin, derived from the medieval name Benedict. It is also used as a masculine or feminine given name.
Examples
“Mr. Bennett is our new history teacher.”
“The Bennett family has lived in this small coastal village for over three generations.”
“In Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, the Bennett household is defined by the distinct personalities of the five sisters and their parents' differing social priorities.”
Examples
simple
“Mr. Bennett is our new history teacher.”
contextual
“The Bennett family has lived in this small coastal village for over three generations.”
complex
“In Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, the Bennett household is defined by the distinct personalities of the five sisters and their parents' differing social priorities.”
Usage
When used as a proper name, it is always capitalised.
Scan code
englishreference.com/q/bennett