Carr

American  

[kahr] / kɑr /

noun

1. John Dickson, 1906–77, U.S. mystery writer.

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carr British  

/ kɑː /

noun

1. an area of bog or fen in which scrub, esp willow, has become established

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Etymology

Origin of carr

C15: from Old Norse

Example Sentences

Mr. Trump prodded Mr. Carr to let Mr. Ergen sell his licenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

But for now Carr is looking forward to settling in to his palatial new home, which has 17 bedrooms, 160 acres of land - and one other unique feature.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

During an appearance at the Mobile World Congress, Carr suggested the Paramount-Warner deal could be swiftly approved because the foreign investment would warrant only a “very quick, almost pro forma review,” Carr reportedly said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

But Mr. Carr has turned expectations on their head.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“Miss McKeene—” the professor begins, but he’s interrupted by Mayor Carr himself climbing to his feet.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland