Hastings

American  

[hey-stingz] / ˈheɪ stɪŋz /

noun

1. Thomas, 1860–1929, U.S. architect.

2. Warren, 1732–1818, British statesman: first governor general of India 1773–85.

3. a seaport in E Sussex, in SE England: William the Conqueror defeated the Saxons near here on Senlac Hill 1066.

4. a city in S Nebraska.

5. a town in SE Minnesota.

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Hastings ¹ British  

/ ˈheɪstɪŋz /

noun

1. a port in SE England, in East Sussex on the English Channel: near the site of the Battle of Hastings (1066), in which William the Conqueror defeated King Harold; chief of the Cinque Ports. Pop: 85 828 (2001)

2. a town in New Zealand, on E North Island: centre of a rich agricultural and fruit-growing region. Pop: 71 100 (2004 est)

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Hastings ² British  

/ ˈheɪstɪŋz /

noun

1. Gavin. born 1962, Scottish Rugby Union footballer; played for Scotland (1986–95), scoring 667 points in 61 games

2. Warren. 1732–1818, British administrator in India; governor general of Bengal (1773–85). He implemented important reforms but was impeached by parliament (1788) on charges of corruption; acquitted in 1795

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Example Sentences

Hastings isn’t seeking reelection and his term is expected to officially come to an end at the annual meeting Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

However, the results were overshadowed by disappointing guidance and an announcement co-founder and Chairman Reed Hastings would step down.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Hastings said he had not requested the money to be returned to him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Hastings, and others involved in that momentous afternoon, have recalled what he was like and the picture was, at times, hilarious.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The man, Jim Hastings, and his fancy house, and the jobs, and The Taker and the coins and the hate disturb her.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti