Hurst
Americannoun
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Fannie, 1889–1968, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
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a city in N Texas.
noun
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a wood
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a sandbank
Etymology
Origin of hurst
Old English hyrst; related to Old High German hurst
Example Sentences
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Adapted from “Generation Desperation” by Alexander Hurst, published by Hodder and Stoughton.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
The streamer also announced this week that Walking Dead actor Ryan Hurst would star as main character Kratos in its upcoming TV show based on PlayStation hit God of War.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026
Emily Hurst, a surrogate in Arkansas, was left with more than $7,000 in medical bills and ongoing dental problems after her surrogacy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025
“She has compromised on a lot of issues that did not come easily for her,” says Duncan Wood, CEO of Hurst International Consulting.
From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025
“You used us abominably ill,” answered Mrs. Hurst, “running away without telling us that you were coming out.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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