Harrison

[ har-uh-suhn ]

noun

1. Benjamin, 1726?–91, American political leader (father of William Henry Harrison).
2. Benjamin, 1833–1901, twenty-third president of the U.S. 1889–93 (grandson of William Henry Harrison).
3. George, 1943–2001, English singer and songwriter: lead guitarist for the Beatles.
4. Peter, 1716–75, English architect in the U.S.
5. (Sir) Reginald Carey Rex, 1908–90, English stage and film actor.
6. William Henry, 1773–1841, U.S. general: ninth president of the U.S. 1841.
7. a city in SE New York.
8. a town in W Pennsylvania.
9. a town in NE New Jersey.
10. a male given name.

Harrison

/ ˈhærɪsən /

noun

1. HarrisonBenjamin18331901MUSPOLITICS: head of state Benjamin. 1833–1901, 23rd president of the US (1889–93)
2. HarrisonGeorge19432001MBritishMUSIC: rock singerMUSIC: guitaristMUSIC: songwriter George. 1943–2001, British rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter: a member of the Beatles (1962–70). His solo recordings include All Things Must Pass (1970) and Cloud Nine (1987)
3. HarrisonRex (Carey)19081990MBritishTHEATRE: actor Rex ( Carey ). 1908–90, British actor. His many films include Major Barbara (1940), Blithe Spirit (1945), and My Fair Lady (1964)
4. HarrisonTony1937MBritishWRITING: poetTHEATRE: dramatistWRITING: translator Tony. born 1937, British poet, dramatist, and translator: best known for his poems for television and his translations for the stage
5. HarrisonWilliam Henry17731841MUSPOLITICS: head of state grandfather of Benjamin, William Henry . 1773–1841, 9th president of the US (1841)

Example Sentences

For George Harrison, the November 1970 release of "All Things Must Pass" possessed all the subtlety of an atomic bomb.

From Salon

Week two: Against the Bengals, the Chiefs' win probability was 15.5% in the fourth quarter, before Harrison Butker won it with a field goal as time expired.

From BBC

Of the more surprising sides who could make a run, the Arizona Cardinals have put together a three-game winning streak as Kyler Murray develops his chemistry with exciting rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.

From BBC

But it took an entire century for the inspiration of the Wizard himself to be identified – Washington Harrison Donaldson, balloonist and colleague of famed circus master P.T.

From Salon

The beverage maker lawsuit was filed by County Counsel Dawyn R. Harrison on behalf of the People of the State of California in Los Angeles Superior Court.

From Los Angeles Times