Elliott

American  

[el-ee-uht, el-yuht] / ˈɛl i ət, ˈɛl yət /

noun

1. Herb(ert James), born 1938, Australian track athlete.

2. Also Elliot. a male given name, form of Elias.

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Example Sentences

When he took Nike’s NKE -13.72%decrease; red down pointing triangle helm 18 months ago, Chief Executive Elliott Hill said it would take time to rehab the iconic sneaker maker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

At one point near the play’s tragic climax, Willy is feverishly planting seeds in the backyard, but Elliott gives no credibility to any of his character’s actions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“This is complex work, and parts of it are taking longer than I’d like,” CEO Elliott Hill said of Nike’s comeback efforts on the company’s earnings call.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Liverpool's Harvey Elliott was named player of the tournament, scoring six goals including the opener in the final win over Germany, but Anderson also stood out and was picked in the best XI.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Later on, Philip Johnson came to work at Camp Elliott.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac