Hudson

American  

[huhd-suhn] / ˈhʌd sən /

noun

1. Henry, died 1611?, English navigator and explorer.

2. William Henry, 1841–1922, English naturalist and author.

3. a river in E New York, flowing S to New York Bay. 306 miles (495 km) long.

4. a town in central Massachusetts.

5. a town in S New Hampshire.

6. a steam locomotive having a four-wheeled front truck, six driving wheels, and a four-wheeled rear truck.

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Hudson British  

/ ˈhʌdsən /

noun

1. Henry. died 1611, English navigator: he explored the Hudson River (1609) and Hudson Bay (1610), where his crew mutinied and cast him adrift to die

2. W ( illiam ) H ( enry ). 1841–1922, British naturalist and novelist, born in Argentina, noted esp for his romance Green Mansions (1904) and the autobiographical Far Away and Long Ago (1918)

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Example Sentences

“It’s a little frustrating,” says Christopher Davis, founding partner of Hudson Value Partners, a Berkshire owner.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

First came surprise hit Heated Rivalry, a Canadian series which arrived on streaming in the UK in January and led to global fame for its stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Unlike Kelly Clarkson and Sherri Shepherd, Hudson will be back for another season as the talk show landscape evolves with podcasts becoming the go-to medium for celebrities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“If there are things that are working in other states, we should be looking at that,” said one, Ashley Hudson, who has tried twice to pass broader exceptions.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

A photo booth where Hudson and I kissed behind the curtains and made stupid faces.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera