Herbert

American  

[hur-bert] / ˈhɜr bərt /

noun

1. Frank, 1920–86, U.S. science-fiction writer.

2. George, 1593–1633, English clergyman and poet.

3. Victor, 1859–1924, U.S. composer and orchestra conductor, born in Ireland.

4. a male given name: from Old English words meaning “army” and “bright.”

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Herbert British  

/ ˈhɜːbət /

noun

1. Edward, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury. 1583–1648, English philosopher and poet, noted for his deistic views

2. his brother, George . 1593–1633, English Metaphysical poet. His chief work is The Temple: Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations (1633)

3. Zbigniew ( ^ə zˈbɪɡnɪəf), 1924–98, Polish poet and dramatist, noted esp for his dramatic monologues

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Example Sentences

Herbert Byrd, 57, a former Oakdale officer, said Doyle delivered after he was first elected chief in 2020, securing equipment upgrades and long-sought raises for the force.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Starring Herbert Marshall, Miriam Hopkins and Kay Francis, the director’s 1932 film is the first great romantic comedy of the sound era.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

When Koy was moving up the comedy ranks under his real name Joseph Glenn Herbert, the thought of calling himself a comedian felt like a pipe dream.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

HKEx's net investment income is expected to be affected in part by interest rate movement and the redemptions from the external portfolio, Herbert Hui, the exchange's chief financial officer, said Thursday.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Soon, Herbert found his unit, about fifteen in all.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti