John Hancock

noun

John Han·​cock ˈjän-ˈhan-ˌkäk 

: an autograph signature

Synonyms

• autograph
• hand
• signature

Examples of John Hancock in a Sentence

let me just scribble my John Hancock on the bottom of the form

Recent Examples on the Web

Revere lit his lantern and made the ride to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of their impending arrests and to help defend the American colonies. —Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025

The top-20 points earners in the Kentucky Derby prep races qualify for the May 3 Run for the Roses, and the 20th place horse is currently Louisiana Derby 4th place finisher John Hancock with 35 points. —Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025

Horse Racing Nation’s Super Screener likes win contenders Built, John Hancock and Caldera (5/1), who has moved forward in each of his three races and finished a close 2nd in the Sunland Derby last month for legendary trainer D. Wayne Lukas. —Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025

Korshak, the silver-haired, glamorous founder of Margie Korshak Inc. public relations and marketing agency, long resident in what was the John Hancock Center, was a throwback to old Chicago. —Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

John Hancock; from the prominence of his signature on the Declaration of Independence

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for John Hancock

• aftershock
• antiknock
• arawak
• hollyhock
• interlock
• isopach
• manioc
• shuttlecock
• tomahawk
• weathercock
• alcock
• beanstalk