kirby

¹ American  

[kur-bee] / ˈkɜr bi /

noun

Angling.

plural

kirbies

1. a fishhook having an even bend.

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Kirby ² American  

[kur-bee] / ˈkɜr bi /

noun

1. a male given name.

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Etymology

Origin of kirby

First recorded in 1795–1805; after the proper name

Example Sentences

United Airlines Chief Executive Scott Kirby said this week that his company could face an $11-billion loss if oil prices remain at their current levels.

From Los Angeles Times

Kirby compared the situation to the pandemic in 2020, when a global shutdown squashed demand and travel.

From Los Angeles Times

The West Coast is a “fuel island” because it’s not connected by pipelines to the rest of the country, Kirby said, meaning all oil and refined products have to be brought in by ships.

From Los Angeles Times

“Fuel price is more susceptible to supply weakness on the West Coast than anywhere else in the country,” Kirby said in an interview.

From Los Angeles Times

United Airlines chief Scott Kirby said this week that prices at their current level would cost it an additional $11 billion a year.

From The Wall Street Journal