Lachlan

American

[lahk-luhn] / ˈlɑk lən /

noun

a river in S New South Wales, Australia, flowing NW and SW to the Murrumbidgee River. 922 miles (1,484 km) long.

Lachlan British

/ ˈlɒklən /

noun

a river in SE Australia, rising in central New South Wales and flowing northwest then southwest to the Murrumbidgee River. Length: about 1450 km (900 miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Lachlan

named after Lachlan Macquarie, governor of New South Wales (1809–21)

Example Sentences

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On the call with analysts, Fox Chief Executive Lachlan Murdoch said there is “no tension” with the NFL.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Also in the audience were entertainers Lachlan Gillespie and John Pearce, best known for Australian children's entertainment sensation The Wiggles.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Dr. Hicks says this perspective may help explain the recent rise of promising Australian sprinters, including Lachlan Kennedy and Gout Gout.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Lachlan Clark struck out 10 in 6 2/3 innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

This Lachlan was willing to do, but still suspecting the commander of the galleon as a wily bird, he detained three of the officers of the troops as hostages to assure final settlement.

From The Book of Buried Treasure Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc., which are sought for to this day by Paine, Ralph Delahaye

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