Kerr

American  

[kur, kahr] / kɜr, kɑr /

noun

1. Clark, 1911–2003, U.S. educator: president of the University of California 1958–67.

2. Michael Crawford, 1827–76, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1875–76.

3. Walter F., 1913–96, U.S. drama critic and author.

4. a male given name.

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Kerr British  

/ kɜː /

noun

1. Sir John Robert. 1914–91, Australian public servant. As governor general of Australia (1974–77), he dismissed the Labor prime minister Gough Whitlam (1975) amid great controversy

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Example Sentences

Steve Kerr, who has coached Golden State to four NBA championships in his 12 seasons with the organization, stated before the game that his team was ready for the challenge — and it was.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“We are seeing in-depth conversations at a senior strategic level about the attractiveness of Europe and home market listings versus going to the States,” Kerr said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

European companies seeking to stoke investor excitement in the U.S. can also find it hard to make people care, Kerr said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar returned to the starting XI and put in a stunning performance, denying Sam Kerr on several occasions in the second half.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Dr. Kerr seemed a bit taken aback by my response.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela