Henley

¹ American  

[hen-lee] / ˈhɛn li /

Or henley

noun

Henleys plural

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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• Henleys
  plural

Etymology

Origin of Henley

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

Example Sentences

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Henley Henleys

Henley said netball initially encouraged teamwork, alongside having "a hell of a good time".

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

For now, he is helping San Diego Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley, a Crenshaw graduate, coach his youth football team ages 12 and 13.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026

Henley notes in a report that nearly half its U.S. clients are pursuing European programs—led by Portugal and Italy—while others are split between Latin America and the Caribbean, which offer quicker paths.

From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026

Henley Vazquez, the company’s co-founder, says Fora’s 15,000 advisers have booked more than 750,000 trips since its launch in 2021, with 97% of its advisers new to the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 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

The Henleys went from living on two salaries to one.

From BBC ● May 30, 2012

To most adults, let alone children, the situations the Henleys face every day would be hard to bear.

From BBC ● May 30, 2012

All the Henleys have become caregivers for Mike, bolstered by the aides who come to their house every day since he entered hospice care.

From BBC ● May 30, 2012

Philip was at breakfast with the Henleys, on the following morning, a Sunday,—or rather, sitting at the breakfast-table, when the letters were brought in.

From The Heir of Redclyffe by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

She thought of the Henleys parting from their son, and envied them.

From Old Kensington by Thackeray, Miss