Barrymore

[ bar-uh-mawr, -mohr ]

/ ˈbær əˌmɔr, -ˌmoʊr /

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noun

Maurice Herbert Blythe, 1847–1905, U.S. and English actor, born in India.

his children: Ethel, 1879–1959, John, 1882–1942, and Lionel, 1878–1954, U.S. actors.

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Words nearby Barrymore

Barrow-in-Furness, barrow pit, Barrow Point, Barrow's goldeneye, Barry, Barrymore, Barrymore family, Barry Mountains, Barsac, bar sinister, barspoon

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How to use Barrymore in a sentence

They originally wanted to give the part to Drew Barrymore, but I think she turned it down.
Patricia Arquette Uncut: Drunken Mischief with Johnny Depp, ‘True Romance’ Crush, and ‘Boyhood’|Marlow Stern|July 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Barrymore celebrates by proclaiming herself “Lolita” dancing provocatively on his desk, and then flashing him.
In Honor of David Letterman’s Pending Retirement, Watch His Wildest Interviews (VIDEO)|Kevin Fallon|April 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Did you choose that movie just because you liked the way Drew Barrymore looked on the cover (cough, Home Fries)?
R.I.P. Blockbuster, You Frustratingly Magical Franchise, You|Kevin Fallon|November 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Barrymore, pregnant and recently married, is similarly hands-on with her blend.
Drinking With the Stars: Drew Barrymore, Ramona Singer Wade Into Wine|Rebecca Dana|July 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST

The jury is out on this last movie for Muggles, so Barrymore wins by a non-plastic surgeried nose—such a rarity in Hollywood!
Lights, Camera, Cocktails|Brody Brown|July 16, 2011|DAILY BEAST
With a lurch the stout young woman fell forward and embraced Lord Barrymore with the hug of a bear.
Danger! and Other Stories|Arthur Conan Doyle
Mayo would project an idea and before Barrymore could get breath enough to answer would spring another.
Nat Goodwin's Book|Nat C. Goodwin
I tell you, Barrymore, you may be all right in your argument but the performance was simply nauseating, nasty and suggestive.
Nat Goodwin's Book|Nat C. Goodwin
No artist, no accepted artist, has given a more suggestive rendering than has Barrymore here.
Adventures in the Arts|Marsden Hartley
John Barrymore has mastered the evasive subtlety therein, which makes him one of our greatest artists.
Adventures in the Arts|Marsden Hartley

British Dictionary definitions for Barrymore

Barrymore

/ (ˈbærɪˌmɔː) /

noun

a US family of actors, esp Ethel (1879–1959), John (1882–1942), and Lionel (1878–1954)

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