Bartlett (Noun)

United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946).

Nouns denoting people.

United States publisher and editor who compiled a book of familiar quotations (1820-1905).

Nouns denoting people.

John Bartlett published the first edition of his famous book of quotations in 1855.
Bartlett's Familiar Quotations was a groundbreaking work that became a standard reference.
The seventh edition of Bartlett's book, published in 1882, was the last one edited by Bartlett himself.
Bartlett's collection of quotations was widely acclaimed and went through many revisions after his death.
John Bartlett was a prominent figure in American publishing, and his book remains a classic to this day.

Juicy yellow pear.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

The bartlett pear tree in our backyard produced the most delicious fruit I've ever tasted.
I sliced up a bartlett pear and added it to my lunchtime salad for a burst of sweetness.
The grocery store was having a sale on bartlett pears, so I stocked up for the week.
My grandmother's famous pear crisp recipe calls for ripe bartlett pears and a crumbly oat topping.
After a trip to the farmer's market, I came home with a big basket of fresh bartlett pears and couldn't wait to dig in.