Hurst

[ hurst ]

noun

1. Fannie, 1889–1968, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
2. a city in N Texas.

hurst

/ hɜːst /

noun

1. a wood
2. a sandbank

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hurst¹

Old English hyrst; related to Old High German hurst

Example Sentences

She tells me to visit West Powell Hurst Park, which turns out to be about four miles away down 122nd Avenue.

From Salon

Colts sophomore quarterback Chris Fields III and senior running back Kameryn Hurst tallied rushing touchdowns to help put the Colts up 20-0 at halftime.

From Los Angeles Times

“We knew it was gonna be a very physical game, and we knew how their offense was from last year,” Hurst said about the Colts.

From Los Angeles Times

Hurst ended the contest with 62 yards in 13 carries, playing through a banged-up ankle he picked up during a tackle in the first quarter.

From Los Angeles Times

Hurst helped lead a Colts’ secondary that held the Panthers scoreless in the second half.

From Los Angeles Times