Harrison

American  

[har-uh-suhn] / ˈhær ə sən /

noun

1. Benjamin, 1726?–91, American political leader (father of William Henry Harrison).

2. Benjamin, 1833–1901, twenty-third president of the U.S. 1889–93 (grandson of William Henry Harrison).

3. George, 1943–2001, English singer and songwriter: lead guitarist for the Beatles.

4. Peter, 1716–75, English architect in the U.S.

5. (Sir) Reginald Carey Rex, 1908–90, English stage and film actor.

6. William Henry, 1773–1841, U.S. general: ninth president of the U.S. 1841.

7. a city in SE New York.

8. a town in W Pennsylvania.

9. a town in NE New Jersey.

10. a male given name.

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Harrison British  

/ ˈhærɪsən /

noun

1. Benjamin. 1833–1901, 23rd president of the US (1889–93)

2. George. 1943–2001, British rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter: a member of the Beatles (1962–70). His solo recordings include All Things Must Pass (1970) and Cloud Nine (1987)

3. Rex ( Carey ). 1908–90, British actor. His many films include Major Barbara (1940), Blithe Spirit (1945), and My Fair Lady (1964)

4. Tony. born 1937, British poet, dramatist, and translator: best known for his poems for television and his translations for the stage

5. grandfather of Benjamin, William Henry . 1773–1841, 9th president of the US (1841)

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Example Sentences

Harrison Mevis has made all but one kick since joining the Rams in November.

From Los Angeles Times

Arctic Monkeys were supported by other local acts Milburn, Harrisons and Reverend and the Makers.

From BBC

“We have done the work and we are looking to replicate that very quickly now in the U.S.,” said Tim Harrison, Ionic’s managing director.

From The Wall Street Journal

The next day the art teacher, Miss Harrison, stopped Louella in the hall and gave her a bunch of stubby crayons for Howard.

From Literature

Dr Hannah Harrison has been appointed as the Sarah Harding Young Women's Breast Cancer Fellow - and will be heading a new study in Harding's honour.

From BBC