Lamar

American  

[luh-mahr] / ləˈmɑr /

noun

1. Joseph R., 1857–1916, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1911–16.

2. Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus 1825–93, U.S. politician and jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1888–93.

3. a male given name.

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Example Sentences

Reachable by car, the wildlife-rich Northern Range and Lamar Valley offer the best chances of seeing wolves, though hardcore wolf watchers will want to block off several days to increase the chance of spotting the park’s most elusive residents.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga are among the top contenders.

From Los Angeles Times

The 26-year-old, who opened a flagship store in New York last year and counts actor Paul Mescal and rapper Kendrick Lamar as past clients, likens showing in Paris to being a footballer in the European Champions League.

From Barron's

It’s why there’s appeal to Baltimore, where Lamar Jackson is a two-time MVP who’s still just 29.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kendrick Lamar led the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine, including album and record of the year.

From Los Angeles Times