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

His election ended the so-called Kalmar Union with Norway and Denmark, which had endured since the 14th century.

From Washington Times • Jun. 6, 2023

“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

“There is a lot of rain and sudden gusts of strong wind,” said Silvia Ranfagni, manager of the Casa Kalmar hotel in Zipolite.

From Seattle Times • May 30, 2022

Dr. Kalmar never got along with his assistants and he didn't expect to get along with this young Dr. Hoyt who was coming in on the transfer ship from Vega.

From No Charge for Alterations by Gold, Horace Leonard