Barry

[bar-ee]

noun

1. Sir Charles, 1795–1860, English architect.

2. John, 1745–1803, American naval commander in the Revolution.

3. Leonora Marie Kearney Mother Lake, 1849–1930, U.S. labor leader and social activist, born in Ireland.

4. Philip, 1896–1949, U.S. playwright.

5. a first name: from an Irish word meaning “spear.”

Barry

¹

noun

1. Sir Charles . 1795–1860, English architect: designer of the Houses of Parliament in London

2. Comtesse du . See du Barry

3. John, real name John Barry Prendergast. 1933–2011, British composer of film scores, including several for films in the James Bond series

Barry

²

/ ˈbærɪ /

noun

1. a port in SE Wales, in Vale of Glamorgan county borough on the Bristol Channel. Pop: 50 661 (2001)

barry

³

/ ˈbærɪ /

noun

1. slang,  a mistake or blunder; a disappointing performance

Word History and Origins

Origin of Barry¹

rhyming slang for _shocker

Example Sentences

As people made their way to the front of the shop for the plaque reveal, Cultural Heritage Commission President Barry Milofsky, turned to Faucett.

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Tam: Derek McInnes or Barry Ferguson are the only two that know Rangers and Scottish football.

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David: I have said all along that Barry Ferguson and his staff is a natural selection to be manager.

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If he doesn't want to leave Hearts, it's got to be Barry with his same team again.

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Everton paid £27m to sign 22-year-old striker Thierno Barry from Villarreal after he scored 11 La Liga goals last season.

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