Herbert

American  

[hur-bert] / ˈhɜr bərt /

noun

1. Frank, 1920–86, U.S. science-fiction writer.

2. George, 1593–1633, English clergyman and poet.

3. Victor, 1859–1924, U.S. composer and orchestra conductor, born in Ireland.

4. a male given name: from Old English words meaning “army” and “bright.”

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Herbert British  

/ ˈhɜːbət /

noun

1. Edward, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury. 1583–1648, English philosopher and poet, noted for his deistic views

2. his brother, George . 1593–1633, English Metaphysical poet. His chief work is The Temple: Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations (1633)

3. Zbigniew ( ^ə zˈbɪɡnɪəf), 1924–98, Polish poet and dramatist, noted esp for his dramatic monologues

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Example Sentences

Starring Herbert Marshall, Miriam Hopkins and Kay Francis, the director’s 1932 film is the first great romantic comedy of the sound era.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

While defense primes do have exposure to newer technologies, more of their revenue comes from established programs, said Herbert.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Penning didn’t add much of a jolt to the Chargers’ attempts to secure more protection for Herbert in the second half of the season, often struggling to keep opposing pass rushers in front of him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Siobhan Barling, 30, was hit as she crossed Herbert Avenue in Poole at about 15:50 GMT on 26 January.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

He had a woman’s delicacy of feature, and was—“as you may see, though you never saw her,” said Herbert to me—“exactly like his mother.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens