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

“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

Hines told BBC Spotlight that the money she lost could have been used to help her son through college.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

She once sang with Sarah Vaughan in the Bluebon- nets, a quartet that sang with Earl Hines.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey