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

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

“At the end of the day,” Mr. Kalmar said, “I think Frank Martin will always be in a niche. But the niche has to be observed and nurtured.”

From New York Times • May 25, 2018

Dr. Kalmar, recalling the crowded cubicles of Earth, gave out a proud little dry laugh.

From No Charge for Alterations by Gold, Horace Leonard