Henley

¹

or hen·ley

[ hen-lee ]

noun

, plural Hen·leys.

1. a short- or long-sleeved pullover sport shirt, usually of cotton, with a round neckband and an often covered neckline placket.

Henley

²

[ hen-lee ]

noun

1. Beth (Becker), born 1952, U.S. playwright.
2. William Ernest, 1849–1903, English poet, critic, and editor.
3. Henley-on-Thames.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Henley¹

After a style traditionally worn by rowers at Henley-on-Thames

Example Sentences

“He’s a leader, and it doesn’t really matter what happens in the flow of the game,” linebacker Daiyan Henley said.

From Los Angeles Times

“Like you said, some pretty good offenses, some pretty good quarterbacks,” linebacker Daiyan Henley said.

From Los Angeles Times

Henley shared a similar sense of optimism.

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Defensive lineman Poona Ford, linebacker Daiyan Henley and outside linebacker Joey Bosa each added one.

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One such agency is Henley & Partners, a global firm that helps people obtain residency and citizenship in other countries through investment.

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