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

• Kalmarian
  adjective

Example Sentences

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Kalmar

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

Village Manager John Kalmar says skunks — carriers of diseases and parasites — are destroyed in accordance with state law.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 2017

Dr. Hoyt revived somewhat when he saw the patients waiting in the scantily furnished outer room, but Dr. Kalmar said, "Better get yourself settled," and opened a door for his immature colleague.

From No Charge for Alterations by Horace Leonard Gold