Henley

¹ American  

[hen-lee] / ˈhɛn li /

Or henley

noun

Henleys plural

1. a short- or long-sleeved pullover sport shirt, usually of cotton, with a round neckband and an often covered neckline placket.

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Henley ² American  

[hen-lee] / ˈhɛn li /

noun

1. Beth (Becker), born 1952, U.S. playwright.

2. William Ernest, 1849–1903, English poet, critic, and editor.

3. Henley-on-Thames.

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Etymology

Origin of Henley

After a style traditionally worn by rowers at Henley-on-Thames

Example Sentences

Last week, Lewis Waters, who attended The Henley College in Oxfordshire, died with the infection.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Henley Vazquez, the company’s co-founder, says Fora’s 15,000 advisers have booked more than 750,000 trips since its launch in 2021, with 97% of its advisers new to the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Russell Henley, playing on his birthday, collected his fifth top-10 finish in his last nine majors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

"Henley Festival creates the most special, unforgettable experiences," its CEO Jo Bausor said.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Mrs. Henley was our seventh grade art teacher who just couldn’t handle getting old.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant