O'Brien

American  

[oh-brahy-uhn] / oʊˈbraɪ ən /

noun

1. Edna, born 1930, Irish novelist, short-story writer, and playwright.

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O'Brien British  

/ əˈbraɪən /

noun

1. Conor Cruise. 1917–2008, Irish diplomat and writer. As an Irish Labour MP he served in the coalition government of 1973–77, becoming a senator (1977–79). He edited the Observer (1978–81)

2. Edna. born 1936, Irish novelist. Her books include The Country Girls (1960), Johnny I Hardly Knew You (1977), and In the Forest (2002)

3. Flann, real name Brian O'Nolan. 1911–66, Irish novelist and journalist. His novels include At Swim-Two-Birds (1939) and the posthumously published The Third Policeman (1967). As Myles na Gopaleen he wrote a satirical column for the Irish Times

4. Kerry. born 1945. Australian journalist and broadcaster

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Example Sentences

LBC presenter James O'Brien paid tribute on air on Monday, telling listeners: "If he didn't invent the genre of radio that we all attempt to provide you with every day, then he certainly revolutionised it."

From BBC

John O'Brien was killed last month after being hit by a lorry.

From BBC

A man down, Ireland showed more ambition at the start of the second half, quick ball giving Tommy O'Brien a sniff in the right-hand corner.

From Barron's

Goodie Two Shoes, trained by Ireland's Joseph O'Brien and ridden by Wayne Lordan, finished in second place, with English gelding Middle Earth in third.

From BBC

"He's a multiple Group 1 winner so he's going to carry a lot more weight, but he's going to carry it because he's a very high-class horse," O'Brien said.

From Barron's