Starr

American  

[stahr] / stɑr /

noun

1. Belle Myra Belle Shirley, 1848–89, U.S. outlaw and folk hero.

2. Bryan Bartlett Bart, 1934–2019, U.S. football player.

3. Ringo Richard Starkey, born 1940, English musician, drummer for the Beatles.

4. a male or female given name.

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Starr British  

/ stɑː /

noun

1. ( Myra ) Belle . 1848–89, US outlaw, a famous rustler of horses and cattle

2. Ringo , original name Richard Starkey . born 1940, British rock musician; drummer (1962–70) with the Beatles

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Example Sentences

At 16, he found himself in a studio watching and learning from Gang Starr, with the rapper Guru and producer DJ Premier, as they created their music.

From Los Angeles Times

In one email released, Starr argued for why Epstein shouldn’t be prosecuted.

From The Wall Street Journal

He also may not enter most city facilities, restrictions that Starr said are difficult to enforce and have already disrupted operations.

From Los Angeles Times

You know John Bonham’s tom fills when you hear them, just as you can immediately recognize the sound of Ringo Starr’s hi-hats.

From Los Angeles Times

The appointments come a few months after Artie Starrs, the former head of the driving range company Topgolf, joined as president and chief executive.

From The Wall Street Journal