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Holbrook

Holbrook (name) means an English habitational surname, and the name of several villages in England and towns in the United States. Example: “Hal Holbrook was known for his stage portrayal of Mark Twain.”

name

An English habitational surname, and the name of several villages in England and towns in the United States.

"Hal Holbrook was known for his stage portrayal of Mark Twain."

Word forms

Holbrooks plural

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Etymology

From Old English hol ("hollow") plus brōc ("stream, brook").

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Holbrook

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Holbrook” mean?

The word “Holbrook” means an English habitational surname, and the name of several villages in England and towns in the United States.

How do you use “Holbrook” in a sentence?

Here is “Holbrook” used in a sentence: “Hal Holbrook was known for his stage portrayal of Mark Twain.”

What part of speech is “Holbrook”?

“Holbrook” is a name.

Where does the word “Holbrook” come from?

The word “Holbrook” comes from Old English. From Old English hol ("hollow") plus brōc ("stream, brook").