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

In his time as Scotland head coach, Steve Clarke has been pelted with flak for his risk-averse management, his innate caution, his reluctance to roll the dice.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Rodney Clarke, for example, is fortunate to have an exceptionally engaged and positive family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

It has been a long time since the days of Steve Clarke playing him at centre-back.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

“Every decision centers on how much we can reduce the size of the battery,” Clarke said in a recent video presentation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

Mrs. Clarke propped the ladder by the door.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood