Hudson
/ˈhʌd.sən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Hudsons
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An automobile manufactured by the Hudson Motor Company.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A steam locomotive of the 4-6-4 wheel arrangement.
NounRegister: US
Examples
The water-level route, the whistle and the loud staccato exhaust of this great engine recalled most vividly memories of the New York Central Hudsons highballing along the Hudson River between Harmon and Albany!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Hudson” mean?
An automobile manufactured by the Hudson Motor Company.
Is “Hudson” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.