Kalmar

American  

[kahl-mahr] / ˈkɑl mɑr /

noun

1. a seaport in SE Sweden, on Kalmar Sound.

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Kalmar British  

/ ˈkalmar /

noun

1. a port in SE Sweden, partly on the mainland and partly on a small island in the Sound of Kalmar opposite Öland: scene of the signing of the Union of Kalmar, which united Sweden, Denmark, and Norway into a single monarchy (1397–1523). Pop: 60 734 (2004 est)

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Other Word Forms

• Kalmarian adjective

Example Sentences

She works shifts at the company's outlet at a retail park in Kalmar, a small seaside city in southern Sweden.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

His election ended the so-called Kalmar Union with Norway and Denmark, which had endured since the 14th century.

From Washington Times • Jun. 6, 2023

“They didn’t recruit mercenaries in those days,” says Lars Einarsson, an archaeologist at the Kalmar Museum and director of the Kronan underwater excavations.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 5, 2023

Guests stayed in Kalmar Village’s cottages and, following the ceremony, enjoyed ice cream from a rented truck and oysters from a raw bar.

From New York Times • Oct. 22, 2021

"Then I say let's signal the next ship—" Dr. Kalmar began.

From No Charge for Alterations by Gold, Horace Leonard