Patrick
Americannoun
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Saint, a.d. 389?–461?, British missionary and bishop in Ireland: patron saint of Ireland.
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(Curtis) Lester, 1883–1960, Canadian ice-hockey player and manager, in the U.S. after 1926.
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a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “patrician.”
noun
Example Sentences
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While that has initially benefited the yen, the currency remains heavy at just below 160 against the greenback, said Patrick Munnelly at Tickmill Group.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
But he did both to help Huntington Beach knock off San Diego Open Division champion Patrick Henry 10-3 on Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
“Verra Mobility is at an inflection point, as the Company operates in a dynamic market that continues to evolve and grow,” Board Chairman Patrick Byrne said.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
One of the largest cheers came when Odegaard, the first Arsenal captain to lead the club to Premier League glory since Patrick Vieira in 2004, paraded the trophy at the front of the bus.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Patrick blocks the driver’s-side door, him and his rowdy group of friends already oinking like pigs.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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