Clark

American  

[klahrk] / klɑrk /

noun

1. Alvan, 1804–87, and his son Alvan Graham, 1832–97, U.S. astronomers and telescope-lens manufacturers.

2. Champ James Beauchamp, 1850–1921, U.S. political leader: Speaker of the House 1911–19.

3. (Charles) Joseph Joe, born 1939, Canadian political leader: prime minister 1979–80.

4. George Rogers, 1752–1818, U.S. soldier.

5. John Bates 1847–1938, U.S. economist and educator.

6. Kenneth B(ancroft), 1914–2005, U.S. psychologist and educator, born in the Panama Canal Zone.

7. Sir Kenneth McKenzie, Baron Clark of Saltwood 1903–83, English art historian.

8. Mark Wayne, 1896–1984, U.S. general.

9. Thomas Campbell Tom, 1899–1977, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1949–67.

10. Walter Van Tilburg 1909–71, U.S. author.

11. William, 1770–1838, U.S. soldier and explorer (brother of George R. Clark): on expedition with Meriwether Lewis 1804–06.

12. a male given name: a surname, ultimately derived from clerk.

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Clark British  

/ klɑːk /

noun

1. Helen. born 1950, New Zealand Labour politician; prime minister (1999–2008); administrator of the United Nations Development Programme from 2009

2. James, known as Jim. 1936–68, Scottish racing driver; World Champion (1963, 1965)

3. Kenneth, Baron Clark of Saltwood. 1903–83, English art historian: his books include Civilization (1969), which he first presented as a television series

4. William. 1770–1838, US explorer and frontiersman: best known for his expedition to the Pacific Northwest (1804–06) with Meriwether Lewis

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Example Sentences

Temple president Clark Linstone announced that design and construction plans for the rebuild are expected to be completed in the next year.

From Los Angeles Times

Lacking one of their top players with guard Skyy Clark sidelined by a hamstring injury, the Bruins also were deficient in many other areas.

From Los Angeles Times

Transport journalist Rhodri Clark says Wales is on the right track, but is disappointed that tri-mode trains to carry diesel are needed.

From BBC

Despite the shark being so well preserved, Dr Clark says there remain many mysteries about the fish found in a Bearsden burn.

From BBC

“It’s one more layer of delay and stress and inevitable errors. AI is going to kill that, which I’m so excited about,” said Richard Clark, the school’s executive director of strategic student access.

From Los Angeles Times