Tara

American  

[tar-uh] / ˈtær ə /

noun

1. a village in the NE Republic of Ireland, NW of Dublin: home of the ancient Irish kings Hill of Tara.

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Tara ¹ British  

/ ˈtærə, ˈtɑːrə /

noun

1. a village in Co Meath near Dublin, by the Hill of Tara , the historic seat of the ancient Irish kings

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tara ² British  

/ ˈtɑːrɑː /

noun

1. another name for white-fronted tern

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Etymology

Origin of tara

Māori

Example Sentences

And despite their differences, the family still try to go everywhere together, Tara says.

From BBC

“My co-writer Tara told her co-worker about the Oscar nomination, and his reaction was, ‘Wow, this will be in your obituary.’

From MarketWatch

Despite its flaws, “Unread” is more than a bildungsroman in an era of clicks; like Tara Westover’s bestselling 2018 memoir, “Educated,” it’s a testament to the power of knowledge to transform a life.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Californian won her first senior US title aged 13, landing a rare triple axel jump and breaking Tara Lipinski's record to become the youngest national champion.

From Barron's

Concerns about the organization first emerged in January 2023 when a community member reported that its chief executive, Tara Stamos, was storing Narcan under a tarp in 100-degree weather, prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times