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

Oliver Hancock, 26, said it was "pretty cool to be working in this ground-breaking stuff".

From BBC

Documents from such historical figures as John Hancock are shown alongside those from ordinary individuals to show the ways this pivotal period was experienced by all strata of society.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

He still holds the record for the most consecutive $100 million-plus hits at the U.S. box office at eight in a row starting with “Men in Black” in 2002 and ending with “Hancock.”

From Salon

The Purple Line extension project — with the goal of adding seven stations and expanding service on the line to Hancock Park, Century City, Beverly Hills and Westwood — broke ground more than a decade ago.

From Los Angeles Times