Carr

American  

[kahr] / kɑr /

noun

1. John Dickson, 1906–77, U.S. mystery writer.

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carr British  

/ kɑː /

noun

1. an area of bog or fen in which scrub, esp willow, has become established

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Etymology

Origin of carr

C15: from Old Norse

Example Sentences

The final of the celebrity edition of the show was the UK's most-watched TV event of 2025, with about 15 million people tuning in to see traitorous comic Alan Carr become king of the castle.

From BBC

Celebrity Traitor Alan Carr's giggling may have felt like a potential giveaway, but Stephen's poker-face struggles have been even more amusing to watch.

From BBC

They also believe that Carr wants to create a wedge between the broadcast networks and their affiliate stations, which are responsible for providing equal time if a candidate makes a request.

From Los Angeles Times

Carr has said he wants to examine the network-affiliate relationship and how much influence is exerted by Hollywood and New York on local broadcasters.

From Los Angeles Times

McDaniels had benched starter Derek Carr and Stidham came in slinging.

From The Wall Street Journal