Hines

American  

[hahynz] / haɪnz /

noun

1. Earl Fatha, 1905–83, U.S. jazz pianist.

2. Jerome, 1921–2003, U.S. operatic basso.

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Hines British  

/ haɪnz /

noun

1. Earl, known as Earl "Fatha" Hines. 1905–83, US jazz pianist, conductor, and songwriter

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Example Sentences

DHS faces a new lawsuit over the apparent fast-track policy for Somalis, brought by Minnesota-based law firm Hines Immigration Law and Minneapolis-based group Advocates for Human Rights.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

While Goldie’s legal filing stated that Rourke had signed a new lease in March, Hines said her client has been living in the home for “more than 10 years.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Diona Reasonover joined the cast of “NCIS” in Season 15, playing forensics scientist Kasie Hines.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

“He is likely to see a more supportive environment for prices today than if he had commenced negotiations two weeks ago,” Analyst Andrew Hines says of Wensley’s China talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

If any worker had bothered to review our case, they would have realized that at the age of three, Luke already had lost his biological mother—whom he had barely known—then Mrs. Hines, and now Adele.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter