Harrison

[ har-uh-suhn ]

noun

1. Benjamin, 1726?–91, American political leader (father of William Henry Harrison).
2. Benjamin, 1833–1901, twenty-third president of the U.S. 1889–93 (grandson of William Henry Harrison).
3. George, 1943–2001, English singer and songwriter: lead guitarist for the Beatles.
4. Peter, 1716–75, English architect in the U.S.
5. (Sir) Reginald Carey Rex, 1908–90, English stage and film actor.
6. William Henry, 1773–1841, U.S. general: ninth president of the U.S. 1841.
7. a city in SE New York.
8. a town in W Pennsylvania.
9. a town in NE New Jersey.
10. a male given name.

Harrison

/ ˈhærɪsən /

noun

1. HarrisonBenjamin18331901MUSPOLITICS: head of state Benjamin. 1833–1901, 23rd president of the US (1889–93)
2. HarrisonGeorge19432001MBritishMUSIC: rock singerMUSIC: guitaristMUSIC: songwriter George. 1943–2001, British rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter: a member of the Beatles (1962–70). His solo recordings include All Things Must Pass (1970) and Cloud Nine (1987)
3. HarrisonRex (Carey)19081990MBritishTHEATRE: actor Rex ( Carey ). 1908–90, British actor. His many films include Major Barbara (1940), Blithe Spirit (1945), and My Fair Lady (1964)
4. HarrisonTony1937MBritishWRITING: poetTHEATRE: dramatistWRITING: translator Tony. born 1937, British poet, dramatist, and translator: best known for his poems for television and his translations for the stage
5. HarrisonWilliam Henry17731841MUSPOLITICS: head of state grandfather of Benjamin, William Henry . 1773–1841, 9th president of the US (1841)

Example Sentences

Harrison must isolate for at least 10 days under NFL protocols, and will miss the game in Pittsburgh.

From Washington Post

This one was considered potentially competitive, but Harrison lost by 10 points.

From Washington Post

Years later, when Harrison was reaching college age, the family received a mysterious visit from the American-born Lady Astor, whom they had never met.

From Washington Post

Harrison, from the county’s Health Department, said that the district has had between 10 and 50 outbreaks since schools opened but could not be more specific.

From ProPublica

“Well, I can at least raise money, I can say that,” Harrison said.

From Washington Post

Police Superintendent Michael Harrison said the decline was a result of an effort to decrease gang violence.

From The Daily Beast

“They would bend my head back, put a towel over my face and pour water over the towel,” Harrison was quoted as saying.

From The Daily Beast

He cites an interview that a freed POW, Air Force Lt. Col. William Harrison, gave to The New York Times in 1953.

From The Daily Beast

In fact, every President except for William Henry Harrison has issued executive orders, and he died a month into his first term.

From The Daily Beast

You lie with the dogs, Assistant U.S. Attorney Harrison Rivers (Sharif Atkins) told Will, “You wake up with fleas.”

From The Daily Beast

To Harrison and his wife there was no distinction between the executive and judicial branches of the law.

From Project Gutenberg

Laura Harrison had decided that she had once lived in constant dread of having a step-mother.

From Project Gutenberg

She had turned the leaf and discovered a name that hitherto had meant so little: Felix Harrison.

From Project Gutenberg

She thought that she knew every tree and every field all the long way to the Harrison Homestead.

From Project Gutenberg

One danger was past, but the next minute Mr. Harrison opened his Smith's 'Antiquities' at the page where stood the black witness.

From Project Gutenberg