Harrison
Harrison — noun
1. Benjamin Harrison (1833–1901), the twenty-third president of the United States,
Benjamin Harrison (1833–1901), the twenty-third president of the United States, who served from 1889 to 1893. He was the grandson of President William Henry Harrison and is known for signing the Sherman Antitrust Act into law and for expanding the U.S. Navy.
Benjamin Harrison served as the twenty-third president of the United States from 1889 to 1893.
proper noun used with presidential term
The Benjamin Harrison home in Indianapolis is now a museum open to visitors year-round.
While in office, Benjamin Harrison signed the Sherman Antitrust Act, a major antitrust law.
historical legislation associated with this figure
Mizuki learned about Benjamin Harrison in her American history class last semester.
The Benjamin Harrison Memorial Bridge crosses the James River near Hopewell, Virginia.
- Harrison administration
- President Harrison
- Benjamin Harrison signed
- Harrison's term
Usage Note
Often referred to simply as 'Harrison' in historical contexts about the late 19th-century presidency. Distinguished from his grandfather William Henry Harrison by the additional context 'Benjamin' or 'Grandson.'
2. Sir Rex Harrison (1908–1990), a British stage and film actor best known for play
Sir Rex Harrison (1908–1990), a British stage and film actor best known for playing Professor Henry Higgins in the musical My Fair Lady, for which he won an Academy Award. He was famous for his elegant speaking voice and sophisticated comic style.
Rex Harrison won the Best Actor Oscar for his role in My Fair Lady in 1965.
proper noun with award context
The British actor Rex Harrison began his career on the London stage in the nineteen-twenties.
Chiara watched an old film starring Rex Harrison and found her performance very charming.
Fans waited outside the theatre door after Rex Harrison's final Broadway performance in 1956.
concrete scene with fans and theatre location
Rex Harrison received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth the Second in nineteen eighty-nine.
- Sir Rex Harrison
- Rex Harrison starred
- Rex Harrison played
- Harrison's performance
Usage Note
Often called 'Sir Rex Harrison' after his knighthood in 1989. In film reviews and biographies, he is commonly identified by his full name to distinguish him from other famous Harrisons.
3. William Henry Harrison (1773–1841), the ninth president of the United States, wh
William Henry Harrison (1773–1841), the ninth president of the United States, who served only one month in 1841 before dying of pneumonia. He is the shortest-serving U.S. president and is remembered for his military role in the Battle of Tippecanoe and his famous campaign slogan 'Tippecanoe and Tyler Too.'
William Henry Harrison became the ninth president of the United States in March 1841.
proper noun with presidential title
Hassan learned that William Henry Harrison served the shortest term of any American president.
William Henry Harrison died of pneumonia just one month after taking office.
short tenure fact
Before becoming president, William Henry Harrison fought in the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811.
The campaign slogan of William Henry Harrison was Tippecanoe and Tyler Too.
- William Henry Harrison
- President Harrison
- Harrison's campaign
- Harrison died
Usage Note
Frequently called 'William Henry Harrison' in full to distinguish him from his grandson Benjamin Harrison. In American history textbooks, he is noted for having the shortest presidency and for dying in office.
4. A village located on the shore of Long Island Sound in Westchester County, south
A village located on the shore of Long Island Sound in Westchester County, southeastern New York, about twenty miles northeast of Manhattan. It is a suburban community with a population of roughly twenty-seven thousand.
The village of Harrison lies on the shore of Long Island Sound in Westchester County.
geographical proper noun with location description
Niran took the train from Grand Central Terminal to the Harrison station last Saturday.
Harrison has several public parks and a popular community swimming pool for residents.
Many families choose to live in Harrison because of its good schools and safe streets.
suburb characteristics
The Harrison Public Library offers free programs for both children and adults.
- Harrison station
- Harrison village
- Harrison school district
- downtown Harrison
Usage Note
When referring to the New York village, context usually makes the meaning clear. The name also appears in other U.S. place names such as Harrison County and Harrison Township.
Word family
- HarrisonianadjectiveC2
Etymology
The surname Harrison comes from the medieval English given name Harry, which itself is a spoken form of Henry. The suffix '-son' means 'son of,' so Harrison literally means 'son of Harry.' The name Henry comes from the Germanic words 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (ruler, power), giving the overall meaning 'home ruler.' As a place name, Harrison was adopted from the surname, often named after individuals with that family name.