Miró

American  

[mee-roh, mee-raw] / miˈroʊ, miˈrɔ /

noun

1. Gabriel 1879–1930, Spanish novelist, short-story writer, and essayist.

2. Joan 1893–1983, Spanish painter.

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Miró ¹ British  

/ miˈro /

noun

1. Joan (xwan). 1893–1983, Spanish surrealist painter

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miro ² British  

/ ˈmiːrɒ /

noun

1. a tall New Zealand coniferous timber tree, Podocarpus ferrugineus , with large red fruit

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Etymology

Origin of miro

Māori

Example Sentences

When Image staff writer Julissa James spoke to Sami Miró back in 2021, Miró was clear about her commitment to sourcing eco-friendly fabrics.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2024

Miró runs a sustainable Los Angeles clothing brand, Sami Miró Vintage, where she makes one-of-a-kind items with up-cycled materials.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2023

All of the lenders for a forthcoming Joan Miró exhibition said they were happy with the changes, Vega said.

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2023

Some critics felt he was essentially an illustrator, and he failed to command the prestige that was lavished on Surrealism’s more experimental and improvisatory figures, such as Joan Miró or Alberto Giacometti.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2021

The art foundation is surrounded by a garden that holds sculptures from artists including Joan Miró and Alexander Calder, close family friends.

From Washington Post • Sep. 30, 2021