Barra

¹ British  

/ ˈbærə /

noun

1. an island in NW Scotland, in the Outer Hebrides: fishing, crofting, tourism. Pop: 1078 (2001)

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barra ² British  

/ ˈbærə /

noun

1. informal a barramundi

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Example Sentences

MV Clansman will operate a service from Uig on Skye, providing sailings to North and South Uist and Barra.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Samples were collected near the Santa Maria da Serra dam, close to the Barra Bonita reservoir, where contaminants from across the river basin tend to gather.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Barra Vieja – Barra Vieja is a coastal Mexican restaurant in the heart of Doral, just outside of Miami.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

Barra said she was "hopeful" about the lower rate but would offset the hit if there is a period with a higher levy.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

"I will tell him, child, and I promise you, Barra shall not go wanting."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin