Morris

American  

[mawr-is, mor-] / ˈmɔr ɪs, ˈmɒr- /

noun

1. Esther Hobart McQuigg Slack 1814–1902, U.S. suffragist.

2. Gouverneur 1752–1816, U.S. statesman.

3. Robert, 1734–1806, U.S. financier and statesman, born in England.

4. William, 1834–96, English painter, furniture designer, poet, and socialist writer.

5. Wright, 1910–1998, U.S. novelist.

6. a male given name, form of Maurice.

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Morris British  

/ ˈmɒrɪs /

noun

1. William. 1834–96, English poet, designer, craftsman, and socialist writer. He founded the Kelmscott Press (1890)

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Example Sentences

But in an interview, Morris Pearl, chair of Patriotic Millionaires—a key group backing the letter—noted that efforts to tax the wealthy are gaining ground.

From Barron's

I have mentioned Philip Morris International in the past, and continue to like it.

From Barron's

“Well, while we’re standing around talking about it, Morris is just getting closer,” Sue said.

From Literature

Kidney performance helps guide dosing for cancer treatments, antibiotics, and many commonly prescribed drugs, according to Grams, who is the Susan and Morris Mark Professor of Medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

From Science Daily

Felica Morris, who cut her teeth as a teacher and has since become the school’s principal, doesn’t suffer nonsense or accept failure.

From The Wall Street Journal