Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A major international airport: Refers to John F. Kennedy International Airport, a large airport located on Long Island, east of New York City.
   • The 35th President of the United States: Refers to John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK), who served as U.S. President from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He established the Peace Corps.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun (Airport):

  • Our flight arrives at Kennedy at 6 PM.
  • Kennedy is one of the busiest airports in the United States.

• Proper noun (Person):

  • President Kennedy delivered a famous inaugural address.
  • The Kennedy family has been influential in American politics.

Advanced Usage

• "The Kennedy era": Refers to the period of U.S. history during John F. Kennedy's presidency, often associated with optimism and the Cold War.

  • The Kennedy era is remembered for its focus on space exploration.

• "Kennedyesque" (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the style, policies, or charisma of John F. Kennedy.

  • The candidate's speech had a Kennedyesque quality to it.

Variants and Related Words

• JFK: A common abbreviation for John Fitzgerald Kennedy or the airport named after him.

  • The museum has an exhibit on JFK.

• Kennedyesque: (As above) An adjective derived from the name.

Synonyms

• JFK: (For the person) John F. Kennedy.
• JFK Airport: (For the location) John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Related Phrases

• "Camelot": Often used metaphorically to refer to the Kennedy presidency, suggesting an idyllic period.

  • Many look back on his administration as a modern Camelot.

• "The Kennedy mystique": Refers to the unique charisma and public fascination surrounding the Kennedy family.

  • The Kennedy mystique continues to captivate historians.

Noun

1. a large airport on Long Island to the east of New York City
2. 35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)