McCarthy

[muh-kahr-thee]

noun

1. Cormac Charles Joseph McCarthy, Jr., 1933–2023, U.S. novelist noted for stark, often brutal depictions of the human condition.

2. Joseph R(aymond), 1909–57, U.S. senator whose fervor for rooting out communist sympathizers was associated with highly divisive and controversial practices.

3. Joseph Vincent, 1887–1978, U.S. baseball manager: Baseball Hall of Fame 1957.

4. Mary (Therese), 1912–89, U.S. novelist and memoirist.

McCarthy

/ məˈkɑːθɪ /

noun

1. Cormac. born 1933, US writer; his novels include Suttree (1979), Blood Meridian (1985), All the Pretty Horses (1992), No Country for Old Men (2005) and The Road (2006)

2. Joseph R ( aymond ). 1908–57, US Republican senator, who led (1950-54) the notorious investigations of alleged Communist infiltration into the US government

3. Mary ( Therese ). 1912–89, US novelist and critic; her works include The Group (1963)

Example Sentences

But for now there's a stigma around an automatic-only licence, says motoring journalist and author Maria McCarthy.

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The Republican Study Group, two GOP senators, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy all said or did things that suggested they were looking to cut Social Security and Medicare.

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McCarthy is nursing an injured ankle but is likely to return at quarterback soon.

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McCarthy is the only new name in the Ireland pack.

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Librarian Jess McCarthy said: "We're so glad to be doing the costume swap for Halloween. It's a great way to get involved while also doing your bit for the environment."

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