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Word

JFK

Phoneticsjfk

/ˈdʒiˌɛfˈkeɪ/

Definitions

02the US President

B1

n. Stands for John Fitzgerald Kennedy. The 35th president of the United States.

n. Abbreviation for John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Refers to the American politician who served as president from 1961 until his death in 1963.

“Many historians study the life and presidency of JFK.”

“The legacy of JFK remains a central topic in American political discourse, particularly regarding the Cold War and the Civil Rights Movement.”

Synonyms

03the airport

A2

n. the main international airport in New York City.

n. John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Often used without the word 'airport' in casual conversation.

“Our flight to London leaves from JFK at eight tonight.”

“Navigating JFK during the holiday season requires significant patience due to the sheer volume of international and domestic passengers.”

Informal

Synonyms

Kennedy Airport

Real-World Examples

“Will Mamdani arrest the ICC predator if he lands at JFK Airport in New York City?”
Toronto Sun · 23 Aug 2026
“In the 1960s, Labour's Harold Wilson modelled his TV campaigning on JFK in America.”
BBC News · 20 Aug 2026

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