Hancock

American  

[han-kok] / ˈhæn kɒk /

noun

1. Herbert Jeffrey Herbie, born 1940, U.S. jazz pianist and composer.

2. John. John Hancock.

3. Winfield Scott, 1824–86, Union general in the Civil War.

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Hancock British  

/ ˈhænkɒk /

noun

1. Anthony John, known as Tony. 1924–68, British comedian, noted for his radio series Hancock's Half Hour

2. John. 1737–93, American statesman; first signatory of the Declaration of Independence

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Example Sentences

For the Page Museum, that means a new and improved northwest entrance, expanded visible research labs and collections displays, an immersive theater and a rooftop terrace overlooking Hancock Park.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

John Hancock, the president of the Continental Congress, likely sent a batch of the broadsides to Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"Show some fight and produce the same level of effort in previous FA Cup ties," says Hancock when asked what he expects from the team on Saturday.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

He enjoys walking his dog Murray to Larchmont Village and hosting movie night with friends at his place in Hancock Park.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

He had been hard at work down on Hancock’s Wharf boiling lobsters—he and John Hancock and Sam Adams.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes