Morris

American  

[mawr-is, mor-] / ˈmɔr ɪs, ˈmɒr- /

noun

1. Esther Hobart McQuigg Slack 1814–1902, U.S. suffragist.

2. Gouverneur 1752–1816, U.S. statesman.

3. Robert, 1734–1806, U.S. financier and statesman, born in England.

4. William, 1834–96, English painter, furniture designer, poet, and socialist writer.

5. Wright, 1910–1998, U.S. novelist.

6. a male given name, form of Maurice.

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Morris British  

/ ˈmɒrɪs /

noun

1. William. 1834–96, English poet, designer, craftsman, and socialist writer. He founded the Kelmscott Press (1890)

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Example Sentences

As of the week ended Feb. 22, the number of new home listings in New Jersey’s Morris county is 6.7% lower than the same week one year prior, according to Redfin data.

From Barron's

Ivy Morris, a 32-year-old mother of three from Hinckley, Leicestershire, receives the personal independence payment for a range of disabilities that affect her mobility, as well as universal credit.

From BBC

Morris is still returning from an anterior cruciate ligament injury that has ruled her out for nine months, while Layzell has had multiple setbacks since impressing in a 2-0 win over Barcelona in October 2024.

From BBC

“They have exceeded expectations in an especially challenged environment,” said Bradley Singer, a partner at William Morris Endeavor whose clients include Sanders-Townsend and “The Weekend” co-host Eugene Daniels.

From Los Angeles Times

At Strength in Numbers, data journalist G. Elliott Morris explained that “they were unhappy with Biden, unhappy with prices, and voted accordingly.”

From Salon