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Bentley
BEHNT-lee
Bentley (name) means an English surname, originally referring to someone from a place called Bentley. Example: “Bentley is a fairly common surname across England.”
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An English surname, originally referring to someone from a place called Bentley.
"Bentley is a fairly common surname across England."
noun
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A luxury car made by the British manufacturer Bentley Motors.
"He arrived at the gala in a gleaming black Bentley."
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Etymology
From Old English Beonetlēah, combining bent ("bent-grass") and lēah ("meadow, clearing").
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What does “Bentley” mean?
The word “Bentley” means an English surname, originally referring to someone from a place called Bentley.
How do you pronounce “Bentley”?
“Bentley” is pronounced BEHNT-lee (/ˈbɛntliː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bentley” in a sentence?
Here is “Bentley” used in a sentence: “Bentley is a fairly common surname across England.”
What part of speech is “Bentley”?
Depending on how it is used, “Bentley” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Bentley” come from?
The word “Bentley” comes from Old English. From Old English Beonetlēah, combining bent ("bent-grass") and lēah ("meadow, clearing").
Is “Bentley” a common word?
“Bentley” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Bentley” have?
“Bentley” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an English surname, originally referring to someone from a place called Bentley.
Is Bentley a surname or a car brand?
Bentley is both: it originated as an English surname referring to someone from a place called Bentley, and it later became the name of a British luxury car manufacturer, Bentley Motors, named after its founder.
What is the difference between a Bentley and a Rolls-Royce?
Both are British luxury car manufacturers, but Bentley refers specifically to cars made by Bentley Motors, a distinct company and brand from Rolls-Royce, even though the two have historically been linked in ownership.
Is Bentley always capitalized?
Yes, whether referring to the surname or the car brand, Bentley is a proper noun and should always be capitalized.
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