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

“He’s a terrible leader,” said Israeli historian Benny Morris.

From The Wall Street Journal

Morris said the studio is making some movies more efficiently than ever, including “Toy Story 5.”

From The Wall Street Journal

But the 17-person business based in Marquette, Mich. hasn’t trimmed its benefits or compensation budgets as a result of those mounting costs, Morris said.

From MarketWatch

Scientific Engagement & Regulatory Strategy at Philip Morris International and former chief scientist at the Center for Tobacco Products at the FDA.

From The Wall Street Journal

As of the week ended Feb. 22, the number of new home listings in New Jersey’s Morris county is 6.7% lower than the same week one year prior, according to Redfin data.

From Barron's