Bartlett

¹

[ bahrt-lit ]

noun

, Horticulture.

1. a large, yellow, juicy variety of pear.

Bartlett

²

[ bahrt-lit ]

noun

1. John, 1820–1905, U.S. publisher: compiled Familiar Quotations.
2. John Russell, 1805–86, U.S. editor and bibliographer of early Americana.
3. Josiah, 1729–95, U.S. physician and statesman.
4. Paul Wayland, 1865–1925, U.S. sculptor.
5. Robert Abram, 1875–1946, U.S. Arctic explorer, born in Newfoundland.
6. Vernon, 1894–1983, English writer.
7. a town in southwestern Tennessee.
8. a town in northeastern Illinois.
9. a first name, form of Bartholomew.

Bartlett

/ ˈbɑːtlɪt /

noun

1. the Williams pear, used esp in the US and generally of tinned pears

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bartlett¹

1825–35, Americanism; so named by Enoch Bartlett of Dorchester, Mass.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bartlett¹

named after Enoch Bartlett (1779–1860), of Dorchester, Mass., who marketed it in the US

Example Sentences

Berkeley City Councilmember Ben Bartlett said Harris once babysat him when she was in junior high while he spent time at his aunt’s house in Oakland.

From Los Angeles Times

However, Bartlett forced her way over from close range to get Scotland on the board, and a wonderful team try sent Bryan Easson's side into the half-time break with hope.

From BBC

When Ware County reconstituted its election board in 2023, it removed two Black members who were Democrats and installed Republican Danny Bartlett as chair.

From Salon

A film actor unaccustomed to having to articulate to the back row, Downey relies on the excessive amplification of Bartlett Sher’s production.

From Los Angeles Times

Two ads promoted by Diary of a CEO podcaster Steven Bartlett being taken down were removed in August which failed to make clear he had a financial interest in the company.

From BBC