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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.”
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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."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Holbrooks
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Etymology
From Old English hol ("hollow") plus brōc ("stream, brook").
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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").
