Starr
Americannoun
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Belle Myra Belle Shirley, 1848–89, U.S. outlaw and folk hero.
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Bryan Bartlett Bart, 1934–2019, U.S. football player.
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Ringo Richard Starkey, born 1940, English musician, drummer for the Beatles.
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a male or female given name.
noun
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( Myra ) Belle . 1848–89, US outlaw, a famous rustler of horses and cattle
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Ringo , original name Richard Starkey . born 1940, British rock musician; drummer (1962–70) with the Beatles
Example Sentences
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Starr is criminally sarcastic, and delights in winding people up.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
They were joined by Paul's friend, George Harrison, on guitar and session drummer Ringo Starr.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
He did so, but for the better, pairing them with George Martin as producer and replacing Pete Best on drums with Ringo Starr.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
When Edwin Starr sang “War,” we all knew it was worth absolutely nothing — even those who supported war felt that.
From Salon ● May 29, 2026
“I don’t care. Starr, get out this car. I ain’t playing!”
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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