Nash

American  

[nash] / næʃ /

noun

1. John, 1752–1835, English architect and city planner.

2. Ogden, 1902–71, U.S. writer of humorous verse.

3. Also Nashe. Thomas, Pasquil, 1567–1601, English dramatist, novelist, and satirical pamphleteer.

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Nash British  

/ næʃ /

noun

1. John. 1752–1835, English town planner and architect. He designed Regent's Park, Regent Street, and the Marble Arch in London

2. Ogden. 1902–71, US humorous poet

3. Paul. 1889–1946, English painter, noted esp as a war artist in both World Wars and for his landscapes

4. Richard, known as Beau Nash. 1674–1762, English dandy

5. See (Thomas) Nashe

6. Sir Walter . 1882–1968, New Zealand Labour statesman, born in England: prime minister of New Zealand (1957–60)

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Example Sentences

Uranium-thorium dating has now been to examine the pigments, leading the international team conducting the research under Nash to conclude the lines were created by "human agency" rather than natural processes.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Nash said: "I was taken aback that we were able to date it and analyse the pigments. This is an exciting rediscovery, significant in understanding what was going on in Wales in the deep past."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

CarMax named hotel-industry veteran Keith Barr chief executive in February to replace Bill Nash, who was terminated late last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The conference connects young people with campus resources, information and guidance to support their path to higher education, and that mission will continue,” said UC Davis spokesman James Nash.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Late that afternoon he came back from Lone Pine in a midnight blue Nash sedan, fondling the short, stubby gearshift that projected from its dashboard.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston