peabody

/ˈpiːbədi/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of museum or cultural center, especially one that is part of a university or a large public library.

“The university’s Peabody Museum is home to a vast collection of anthropological artifacts.”

2. noun

A type of award given by the Peabody Awards, an organization that honors excellence in broadcasting.

“The news team won a Peabody Award for their investigative reporting.”

3. proper noun

A surname of English origin.

“Peabody Energy is a leading coal mining company.”

4. proper noun

A city in Massachusetts, USA.

“The city of Peabody is known for its historic architecture and vibrant arts scene.”

Synonyms

  • award
  • cultural center
  • museum

Antonyms

  • obscure
  • unrecognized