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

HKEx's net investment income is expected to be affected in part by interest rate movement and the redemptions from the external portfolio, Herbert Hui, the exchange's chief financial officer, said Thursday.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Herbert Smith, an Houdini-inspired escapologist and conjurer, met Lottie Roberts in Shrewsbury where she was working in a cafe.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

But if they didn’t know much about the Black Chamber, they knew Herbert Yardley, its founder and director, all too well.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield