Hammond

American  

[ham-uhnd] / ˈhæm ənd /

noun

1. John Hays 1855–1936, U.S. engineer.

2. a city in NW Indiana, near Chicago.

3. a city in SE Louisiana.

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Hammond ¹ British  

/ ˈhæmənd /

noun

1. Dame Joan. 1912–96, Australian operatic singer, born in New Zealand

2. Walter Reginald, known as Wally. 1903–65, English cricketer. An all-rounder, he played for England 85 times between 1928 and 1946

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Hammond ² British  

/ ˈhæmənd /

noun

1. a city in NW Indiana, adjacent to Chicago. Pop: 80 547 (2003 est)

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Example Sentences

In a post on Ambrosia’s Facebook account, the band described North as “the Hammond B3 King” after his preferred instrument and said his “sonic architecture defined a generation of progressive and soft rock.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Scott Hammond, Spaceport chief executive, said the contract strengthened the site's position "at the vanguard of UK vertical space launch".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

However, Energy UK's deputy policy director Ned Hammond added that "should current gas prices remain as high as they are for several more weeks, this could have a material impact on future price caps".

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

"We are committed to finishing the remaining site-specific necessary due diligence to support our vision to build a world-class stadium near the Wolf Lake area in Hammond, Indiana."

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Mr. Leadill turned to Eugene Hammond, who wore a mechanic’s overalls over his houndstooth suit.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck