Harrison

[ har-uh-suhn ]

noun
  1. Benjamin, 1726?–91, American political leader (father of William Henry Harrison).

  2. Benjamin, 1833–1901, twenty-third president of the U.S. 1889–93 (grandson of William Henry Harrison).

  1. George, 1943–2001, English singer and songwriter: lead guitarist for the Beatles.

  2. Peter, 1716–75, English architect in the U.S.

  3. (Sir) Reginald Carey Rex, 1908–90, English stage and film actor.

  4. William Henry, 1773–1841, U.S. general: ninth president of the U.S. 1841.

  5. a city in SE New York.

  6. a town in W Pennsylvania.

  7. a town in NE New Jersey.

  8. a male given name.

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How to use Harrison in a sentence

  • They reminded me of the Harrisons, who looked and sounded so sympathetic when I'd gone out there seeking Catherine.

    Highways in Hiding | George Oliver Smith
  • Unfortunately he had quite an unpleasant experience with a boy who was visiting the Harrisons last summer.

    Ralestone Luck | Andre Norton
  • He it is who tells the story a few years after President Harrisons death, his granddaughter acting as critic and amanuensis.

    Wheat and Huckleberries | Charlotte Marion (White) Vaile
  • Cromwells son Oliver had been captain in Harrisons regiment.

    Haunted London | Walter Thornbury
  • After several changes of ownership, Brandon came into the possession of another prominent colonial family, the Harrisons.

    Virginia: The Old Dominion | Frank W. Hutchins and Cortelle Hutchins

British Dictionary definitions for Harrison

Harrison

/ (ˈhærɪsən) /


noun
  1. Benjamin. 1833–1901, 23rd president of the US (1889–93)

  2. George. 1943–2001, British rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter: a member of the Beatles (1962–70). His solo recordings include All Things Must Pass (1970) and Cloud Nine (1987)

  1. Rex (Carey). 1908–90, British actor. His many films include Major Barbara (1940), Blithe Spirit (1945), and My Fair Lady (1964)

  2. Tony. born 1937, British poet, dramatist, and translator: best known for his poems for television and his translations for the stage

  3. grandfather of Benjamin, William Henry . 1773–1841, 9th president of the US (1841)

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