larry

¹

[lar-ee]

noun

plural

larries 

1. a hoe with a perforated blade for mixing mortar or plaster.

larry

²

[lar-ee]

noun

plural

larries 

1. larry car.

Larry

³

[lar-ee]

noun

1. a male given name, form of Lawrence, Laurence.

Larry

/ ˈlærɪ /

noun

1. informal,  extremely happy

Word History and Origins

Origin of Larry¹

First recorded in 1850–55; of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of Larry¹

of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Now David Ellison, the son of billionaire Larry Ellison and chief executive of Paramount, is making a play for all of Warner before it splits.

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Paramount, backed by billionaire Larry Ellison and his family, has officially opened the bidding for rival Warner Bros.

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In the letter to the peace commissioner of Colombia -- where he is in prison -- Larry Alvarez, alias "Larry Changa," asks to help "facilitate rapprochement and build a viable demobilization route."

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Oracle, founded by Larry Ellison, just announced its second pair of co-CEOs in 11 years.

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Being loud comes naturally to Ackman, the son of the commercial real estate broker Larry Ackman, who was known for being the outspoken parent at PTA meetings.

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