Arnold

American  

[ahr-nld] / ˈɑr nld /

noun

1. Benedict, 1741–1801, American general in the Revolutionary War who became a traitor.

2. Sir Edwin, 1832–1904, English poet and journalist.

3. Henry H. Hap, 1886–1950, U.S. general.

4. Matthew, 1822–88, English essayist, poet, and literary critic.

5. his father Thomas, 1795–1842, English clergyman, educator, historian, and writer.

6. Thurman Wesley 1891–1969, U.S. lawyer and writer.

7. a town in eastern Missouri.

8. a first name: from Germanic words meaning “eagle” and “power.”

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Arnold ¹ British  

/ ˈɑːnəld /

noun

1. Sir Malcolm. 1921–2006, English composer, esp of orchestral works in a traditional idiom

2. Matthew. 1822–88, English poet, essayist, and literary critic, noted particularly for his poems Sohrab and Rustum (1853) and Dover Beach (1867), and for his Essays in Criticism (1865) and Culture and Anarchy (1869)

3. his father, Thomas. 1795–1842, English historian and educationalist, headmaster of Rugby School, noted for his reforms in public-school education

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Arnold ² British  

/ ˈɑːnəld /

noun

1. a town in N central England, in S Nottinghamshire. Pop: 37 402 (2001)

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Example Sentences

While from time to time, like Matthew Arnold a century before, she professed to see some virtue in the lower classes, she reserved most of her literary barbs for the middle class.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

In a written judgement published by the court on Thursday, Lord Sandison rejected the arguments made to him by Arnold Clark's legal team.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

"It's a joy to watch two extraordinary talents like Lana Del Rey and David Arnold combine forces, the result feels instantly 'Bond' while still bringing a fresh identity for 007 First Light," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

In 2013, the last Masters for Bennett, he drove Arnold Palmer back to the airport and they both got teary rolling back down Magnolia Lane and out of the club.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Arnold had started sorting through a thick pile of envelopes.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen