McCartney

American  

[muh-kahrt-nee] / məˈkɑrt ni /

noun

1. (Sir) (James) Paul, born 1942, English singer, songwriter, and bass guitarist for the Beatles.

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McCartney British  

/ məˈkɑːtnɪ /

noun

1. Sir Paul. born 1942, English rock musician and songwriter; member of the Beatles (1961–70); leader of Wings (1971–81). His recordings include Band on the Run (1973), "Mull of Kintyre" (1977), Flowers in the Dirt (1989), and Driving Rain (2001)

2. his daughter, Stella . born 1971, British fashion designer.

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Example Sentences

Paul McCartney has announced his first new album in six years, described as a "collection of revealing glimpses" into "never-before shared" memories.

From BBC

Boutcher said his concerns about adequate police resourcing stemmed from how officers managed the case of extreme online abuser Alexander McCartney.

From BBC

But an attempt - over a curry at Deighton's house - to persuade Paul McCartney into taking a lead role came to nothing.

From BBC

He was, however, as Robert Ross writes in “Seriously Silly,” a bit like the Paul McCartney of the group: “the one who drove Python forward.”

From The Wall Street Journal

There was plenty of inspiration for fashionistas at Stella McCartney's show, including colourful knitwear and crocheted tank tops - but it was the horses that stole the show.

From BBC