name

Harwood

HAH-wuud

Harwood (name) means an English surname and place name, originally denoting someone who lived near a "grey wood" or hare-inhabited wood. Example: “Mr. Harwood taught history at the local school.”

name

An English surname and place name, originally denoting someone who lived near a "grey wood" or hare-inhabited wood.

"Mr. Harwood taught history at the local school."

Word forms

Harwoods plural

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Etymology

From Old English hara (“hare”) or hār (“hoar, grey”) + wudu (“wood”).

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Harwood

food good wood mood hood snood blood flood brood Atwood Osgood Elwood

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Harwood” mean?

The word “Harwood” means an English surname and place name, originally denoting someone who lived near a "grey wood" or hare-inhabited wood.

How do you pronounce “Harwood”?

“Harwood” is pronounced HAH-wuud (/ˈhɑː(ɹ)wʊd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Harwood” in a sentence?

Here is “Harwood” used in a sentence: “Mr. Harwood taught history at the local school.”

What part of speech is “Harwood”?

“Harwood” is a name.