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

“Over the course of a full season,” Gold Glove center fielder Harrison Bader said, “if you can take away more extra-base hits compared to singles in front of you, it’ll be more beneficial.”

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s what he and Beatles lead guitarist George Harrison bonded over when they met.

From Los Angeles Times

Measure G “has had, and will continue to have, an unprecedented impact on my professional reputation, health, career, income, and retirement,” Davenport wrote to county counsel Dawyn Harrison.

From Los Angeles Times

“Iran has been pretty successful in shutting down traffic through the strait,” says Harrison Prétat, fellow at the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative of Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said: "Harrison Carter and George Stephenson were generous, warm-hearted and academically capable boys who enriched the lives of those around them."

From BBC