Mayhew

American  

[mey-hyoo] / ˈmeɪ hyu /

noun

1. Jonathan, 1720–66, American Congregational clergyman.

2. Thomas, 1593–1682, American colonist, born in England: settler and governor of Martha's Vineyard.

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Mayhew British  

/ ˈmeɪhjuː /

noun

1. Henry. 1812–87, British social commentator, journalist, and writer; a founder of Punch (1841): best known for London Labour and the London Poor (1851–62)

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Example Sentences

Yet Mr. Corinth and Ms. Mayhew did find that the larger and more credible studies—such as the one Mr. Altman backed—showed that unearned income has a negative impact on a person’s willingness to work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

"The world has lost a true conservation legend today, but his extraordinary legacy will continue," the charity's founder Charles Mayhew said in a statement.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

Deputies discovered the trashed mail near Elder Creek and Mayhew Roads in Sacramento County while conducting a cleanup of a reported homeless encampment, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

Mary Mayhew, the chief executive of the Florida Hospital Association, agreed, but said the association’s main objections to the creation of the advanced birth centers involved safety concerns.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2024

And Natalie Mayhew would just stand there rolling her eyes.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix