Hyde

American  

[hahyd] / haɪd /

noun

1. Douglas, 1860–1949, Irish author and statesman: president of Ireland. 1938–45.

2. Edward. Clarendon, Edward Hyde.

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Hyde ¹ British  

/ haɪd /

noun

1. Douglas. 1860–1949, Irish scholar and author; first president of Eire (1938–45)

2. See Clarendon 2

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Hyde ² British  

/ haɪd /

noun

1. a town in NW England, in Tameside unitary authority, Greater Manchester; textiles, footwear, engineering. Pop: 31 253 (2001)

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Hyde Idioms  

1. see Jekyll and Hyde.

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Example Sentences

Appeared in the April 15, 2026, print edition as 'Dr. Makary and Mr. Hyde at the FDA'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

As teller of the Exchequer, Downing later contributed to financial reforms in Britain’s Treasury, promoting Dutch-style credit practices, against the opposition of Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Only when they return to Ohio, and Fusco lays eyes on his fiancée’s large and well-appointed home, does he transform into Mr. Hyde.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Celebrate Black History Month with a cinema supper club, Sunday jazz brunch, a community walk in Hyde Park and more.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Tom, I’m here in Hyde Park, where there’s been a three-car accident.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements