Barry

American  

[bar-ee] / ˈbær i /

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.”

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Barry ¹ British  

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

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Barry ² British  

/ ˈbærɪ /

noun

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

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barry ³ British  

/ ˈbærɪ /

noun

1. slang a mistake or blunder; a disappointing performance

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Etymology

Origin of barry

rhyming slang for _shocker

Example Sentences

One of them, Andrew Barry, said he would also resign from the party in a row over other candidates being "parachuted in" to his area.

From BBC

Stifel strategists led by Thomas Carroll and Barry Bannister reiterated their 2026 estimate of 7000 for the index on Monday.

From Barron's

Barry Manilow is still obsessed with craft.

From Salon

Manilow’s album “What a Time” ended up being full of Barry Manilow songs.

From Salon

Barry Hale, a 67-year old retiree who lives in Washington, said he is energized by the number of young people who showed up to protest their government.

From The Wall Street Journal