Henley

¹ American  

[hen-lee] / ˈhɛn li /

Or henley

noun

plural

Henleys

1. a short- or long-sleeved pullover sport shirt, usually of cotton, with a round neckband and an often covered neckline placket.

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Henley ² American  

[hen-lee] / ˈhɛn li /

noun

1. Beth (Becker), born 1952, U.S. playwright.

2. William Ernest, 1849–1903, English poet, critic, and editor.

3. Henley-on-Thames.

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Etymology

Origin of Henley

After a style traditionally worn by rowers at Henley-on-Thames

Example Sentences

But Stacy Henley, from TheGamer, was less impressed, taking issue with the repetitive aspects of the game in her three-star review.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Henley has also found that U.S. citizens are drawn to immigration investment programs in Europe and the Caribbean, although they are finding significant new interest in New Zealand and Costa Rica as well.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Harris referenced a “wise words” speech linebacker Daiyan Henley made at the end of practice Thursday as an example of the communication veteran players and coaches are extending to younger players on the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

The number of billionaires and centimillionaires, or those with at least $100 million in assets, has surged by more than 50% in the past decade or so, according to Henley & Partners and UBS.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Now he wore new black jeans, soft leather boots and a dark green Henley shirt that fitted him snugly.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan