Hudson

American  

[huhd-suhn] / ˈhʌd sən /

noun

1. Henry, died 1611?, English navigator and explorer.

2. William Henry, 1841–1922, English naturalist and author.

3. a river in E New York, flowing S to New York Bay. 306 miles (495 km) long.

4. a town in central Massachusetts.

5. a town in S New Hampshire.

6. a steam locomotive having a four-wheeled front truck, six driving wheels, and a four-wheeled rear truck.

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Hudson British  

/ ˈhʌdsən /

noun

1. Henry. died 1611, English navigator: he explored the Hudson River (1609) and Hudson Bay (1610), where his crew mutinied and cast him adrift to die

2. W ( illiam ) H ( enry ). 1841–1922, British naturalist and novelist, born in Argentina, noted esp for his romance Green Mansions (1904) and the autobiographical Far Away and Long Ago (1918)

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Example Sentences

Earlier this year, it significantly expanded its bet on the project, acquiring a stake in the development of 70 Hudson Yards valued at over $400 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The power pair sold a much larger home in nearby Bedford, N.Y., in 2019 before buying this spread on the banks of the Hudson River in Westchester County that same year.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Bright pink granite boulders scattered across the dark volcanic peaks of the Hudson Mountains in West Antarctica have led scientists to a remarkable discovery.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

There was better news for Kate Hudson, who received the "Razzie redeemer award" - for someone who has redeemed themselves after being a Razzies favourite in the past.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

The bridge looks massive from our landing, and the Hudson rough and wild below.

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan