Hamlin

American  

[ham-lin] / ˈhæm lɪn /

noun

1. Hannibal, 1809–91, U.S. political leader: vice president of the U.S. 1861–65.

2. a male given name.

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Example Sentences

Jordan’s 23XI team, which he co-owns with Nascar great Denny Hamlin, had begun competing in 2021, but didn’t take long to identify Reddick as its future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Jordan credited Hamlin, who still drives for Joe Gibbs Racing, as the “mastermind” who put together a team that is seeing such great success early this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Hamlin and Jenkins were among those who testified throughout the week, setting the stage for Jordan’s hour-long appearance on the witness stand in front of a packed courthouse.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

As the University of Oklahoma’s Hamlin noted, Walters’ aggressive and flashy style seems to have been a source of frustration for Stitt, who may not want to deal with the fallout from someone else’s controversies.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025

“Hannibal Hamlin was Abraham Lincoln’s first vice president. Who knew?”

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper