Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A specific historical figure: "Lindbergh" refers to Charles Augustus Lindbergh, an American aviator famous for his pioneering transatlantic flight.

Usage

• As a proper noun (name): Used to refer specifically to the person Charles Lindbergh, his achievements, or things directly associated with him.
  • Lindbergh is celebrated as an aviation hero.
  • The biography details Lindbergh's life after his famous flight.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Lindbergh's flight from New York to Paris captured the world's imagination.
  • Many books have been written about Lindbergh.
  • The airport is named in honor of Charles Lindbergh.

Advanced Usage

• "Lindbergh" as a metonym: The name can be used to represent the era of early pioneering aviation or a specific act of great courage and endurance.
  • His solo crossing had the spirit of Lindbergh.
  • The award is given for a Lindbergh-like contribution to exploration.

Variants and Related Words

• Lindberghian (adj): Characteristic of or resembling Charles Lindbergh or his achievements.
  • The pilot's solo journey was a Lindberghian feat.

Synonyms

• Charles Lindbergh: The full name.
• The Lone Eagle: A common nickname for Charles Lindbergh.
• Lucky Lindy: Another popular nickname from the era.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "Do a Lindbergh": (Informal, historical) To undertake a daring, solo long-distance flight or journey.
  • The cyclist aimed to do a Lindbergh and cross the continent alone.

Noun

1. United States aviator who in 1927 made the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean (1902-1974)