Barca

American  

[bahr-kuh] / ˈbɑr kə /

noun

1. an ancient Carthaginian family to which Hamilcar, Hasdrubal, and Hannibal belonged.

2. Cyrenaica.

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Barca British  

/ ˈbɑːkə /

noun

1. the surname of several noted Carthaginian generals, including Hamilcar, Hasdrubal, and Hannibal

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Other Word Forms

• Barcan adjective

Example Sentences

Wingers Vinicius Jr and Raphinha risk being overshadowed by Mbappe and Yamal for Real and Barca respectively but could catapult themselves into contention if they shine for Brazil at the World Cup.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The glaring thing for me against Barca came after the game, watching their unused substitutes doing their running drills.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

They were still very much in it at the break despite Lamine Yamal scoring a penalty to put Barca 3-2 up before half-time.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Ferran Torres fired a good chance wide for Barca and Raphinha drove against the upright as Flick's side pushed for the opener.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

These all lay on the coast, with the exception of Barca and Cyrene, which were situated on the highland now called Jebel Akhdar, a few miles inland.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" by Various