Kalmar

American  

[kahl-mahr] / ˈkɑl mɑr /

noun

1. a seaport in SE Sweden, on Kalmar Sound.

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Kalmar British  

/ ˈkalmar /

noun

1. a port in SE Sweden, partly on the mainland and partly on a small island in the Sound of Kalmar opposite Öland: scene of the signing of the Union of Kalmar, which united Sweden, Denmark, and Norway into a single monarchy (1397–1523). Pop: 60 734 (2004 est)

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• Kalmarian
  adjective

Example Sentences

She works shifts at the company's outlet at a retail park in Kalmar, a small seaside city in southern Sweden.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

“They didn’t recruit mercenaries in those days,” says Lars Einarsson, an archaeologist at the Kalmar Museum and director of the Kronan underwater excavations.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 5, 2023

“There is a lot of rain and sudden gusts of strong wind,” said Silvia Ranfagni, the manager of Zipolite’s Casa Kalmar hotel.

From Washington Times • May 30, 2022

“At the end of the day,” Mr. Kalmar said, “I think Frank Martin will always be in a niche. But the niche has to be observed and nurtured.”

From New York Times • May 25, 2018

The Fallons subsided, Dr. Hoyt watched with a sarcastic eye, though he kept silent as Dr. Kalmar and Miss Dupont, working as a shrewd team, gave them the suggestion they had been looking for.

From No Charge for Alterations by Gold, Horace Leonard