Hudson Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈhədsən/

HUHD-suhn

UK

/ˈhʌdsən/

HUHD-suhn

Definition

Hudson is usually a proper name, most commonly referring to the Hudson River in New York or to a person's surname. The exact meaning depends on the context, because it is a name rather than a common vocabulary word.

Usage & Nuances

Because it is a proper noun, 'Hudson' is normally capitalized. Learners will often see it in place names like 'Hudson River' or as a family name; by itself, it usually needs context to be understood.

• Spanish: Hudson
• Portuguese (BR): Hudson
• Portuguese (PT): Hudson
• Chinese (Simplified): 哈德逊
• Chinese (Traditional): 哈德遜
• Hindi: हडसन
• Arabic: هدسون
• Bengali: হাডসন
• Russian: Гудзон
• Japanese: ハドソン
• Vietnamese: Hudson
• Korean: 허드슨
• Turkish: Hudson
• Urdu: ہڈسن
• Indonesian: Hudson

Example Sentences

The Hudson is a famous river in New York.

basic

We walked near the Hudson after lunch.

basic

Mr. Hudson is my teacher.

basic

We grabbed coffee and sat by the Hudson for an hour.

natural

Their new office overlooks the Hudson, so the view is amazing.

natural

I thought Hudson was a place, but it turned out to be her last name.

natural