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

New development is driving up home prices in the area around Hyde Park.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 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

As well as his career as a writer, Osman has been hosting his podcast alongside journalist Marina Hyde since 2023.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

And it did not occur to me—not even when Dr. Hyde shuffled into the gym, taking tiny, slow steps toward the Colonel and me.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green