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

But Morris said that China in the end had fewer interests at play than the United States, Iran, Israel or Gulf states.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

It makes that much in annual revenue now and has far higher operating-profit margins than Philip Morris, the biggest tobacco company, commanded at the time of the settlement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"China's not a primary actor here," Morris said.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

But, he said, the issues arise when owners walk away and clubs fall into administration as happened with Mel Morris at Derby in 2021 with the ex-owner saying he had lost more than £200m.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

It had been almost nine months since Akira and her family had escaped from the Morris Fire, but she still got panicky when she had to process an overwhelming situation like this one.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz