Kalmar

American  

[kahl-mahr] / ˈkɑl mɑr /

noun

1. a seaport in SE Sweden, on Kalmar Sound.

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Kalmar British  

/ ˈkalmar /

noun

1. a port in SE Sweden, partly on the mainland and partly on a small island in the Sound of Kalmar opposite Öland: scene of the signing of the Union of Kalmar, which united Sweden, Denmark, and Norway into a single monarchy (1397–1523). Pop: 60 734 (2004 est)

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• Kalmarian
  adjective

Example Sentences

She works shifts at the company's outlet at a retail park in Kalmar, a small seaside city in southern Sweden.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

“They didn’t recruit mercenaries in those days,” says Lars Einarsson, an archaeologist at the Kalmar Museum and director of the Kronan underwater excavations.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 5, 2023

Guests stayed in Kalmar Village’s cottages and, following the ceremony, enjoyed ice cream from a rented truck and oysters from a raw bar.

From New York Times • Oct. 22, 2021

She credited the long years of service and dedication they have committed to the ship and the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation’s mission as reasons they deserved the recognition as well as volunteering for 10,000 hours.

From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2019

He had also carried off the magnificent bell which had been taken by the Swedes from Hamburg city, and was then on its way to adorn the cathedral of Kalmar.

From The Tower of Dago by Jókai, Mór