Clarke

American  

[klahrk] / klɑrk /

noun

1. Arthur C(harles), 1917–2008, English science-fiction writer.

2. Kenneth Spearman KennyKlook, 1914–85, U.S. jazz drummer, a bebop pioneer.

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Clarke British  

/ klɑːk /

noun

1. Sir Arthur C ( harles ). 1917–2008, British science-fiction writer, who helped to develop the first communications satellites. He scripted the film 2001, A Space Odyssey (1968)

2. Austin. 1896–1974, Irish poet and verse dramatist. His volumes include The Vengeance of Fionn (1917), Night and Morning (1938), and Ancient Lights (1955)

3. Jeremiah. ?1673-1707, English composer and organist, best known for his Trumpet Voluntary , formerly attributed to Purcell

4. Kenneth Harry. born 1940, British Conservative politician: secretary of state for health (1988-1990); secretary of state for education (1990-1992); home secretary (1992-93); chancellor of the exchequer (1993-97); secretary of state for justice and Lord Chancellor (2010–2012)

5. Marcus ( Andrew Hislop ). 1846–81, Australian novelist born in England, noted for his novel For the Term of His Natural Life , published in serial form (1870–72); other works include Twixt Shadow and Shine (1875)

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Example Sentences

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the NBA team has confirmed.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Clarke spoke of a need for barriers along the road, adding that the borough council had called for the road to be blocked off to traffic.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

After a stellar career at USC, pitcher Chris Clarke toiled for six years in baseball’s minor leagues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The game in College Station attracted the largest crowd in the Bananas’ six-year history, and Clarke shined, striking out five in four innings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Mrs. Clarke lifted the cover off the tray to reveal a decorated cake, edged with marzipan flowers and iced with the words Happy 16th Birthday Miss P. Lumley.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood