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Peabody
PEE-buh-dee
Peabody (name) means an English surname, notably borne by philanthropist George Peabody; also the name of a prestigious broadcasting award. Example: “The documentary won a Peabody Award.”
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An English surname, notably borne by philanthropist George Peabody; also the name of a prestigious broadcasting award.
"The documentary won a Peabody Award."
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Etymology
This comes from Middle English Pebody, equivalent to pea (“peacock”) plus body (“body, person”).
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What does “Peabody” mean?
The word “Peabody” means an English surname, notably borne by philanthropist George Peabody; also the name of a prestigious broadcasting award.
How do you pronounce “Peabody”?
“Peabody” is pronounced PEE-buh-dee (/ˈpibɑdi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Peabody” in a sentence?
Here is “Peabody” used in a sentence: “The documentary won a Peabody Award.”
What part of speech is “Peabody”?
“Peabody” is a name.
Is “Peabody” a common word?
“Peabody” is an uncommon word in modern English.
