Definition of Floyd Bennett

1. Noun. United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928).

Exact synonyms: Bennett
Generic synonyms: Aeronaut, Airman, Aviator, Flier, Flyer

Lexicographical Neighbors of Floyd Bennett

Florrie
Florschutz
Florschutz' formula
Flory
Floréal
Flossie
Flossy
Flourens
Flourens' theory
Flourite objectives
Flower's bone
Flower's dental index
Floy
Floyd
Floyd's triangle
Floyd Bennett (current term)
Floydian
Flufftail
Fluffy
Fluke
Flury strain rabies virus
Flury strain vaccine
Fluther
Fly River turtle
Fly River turtles
Flying Dutchman
Flying Fortress
Flying Spaghetti Monster
Flying V
Flynn

Literary usage of Floyd Bennett

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"... The Course of Empire, 1952 And we have a few citations for embark from to indicate the point of departure: four companions, embarking from Floyd Bennett ..."

2. Putnam's Handbook of Universal History: A Series of Chronological Tables by George Palmer Putnam (1907)
"May-Sept. Dr. J. Walter Fewkes excavates El- den Pueblo mound Arizona. May 9. Commander Richard E. Byrd and Pilot Floyd Bennett circle North Pole and return ..."

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