Barry

[ bar-ee ]

noun

1. Sir Charles, 1795–1860, English architect.
2. John, 1745–1803, American naval commander in the Revolution.
3. Leonora Marie Kearney Mother Lake, 1849–1930, U.S. labor leader and social activist, born in Ireland.
4. Philip, 1896–1949, U.S. playwright.
5. a first name: from an Irish word meaning “spear.”

Barry

¹

/ ˈbærɪ /

noun

1. a port in SE Wales, in Vale of Glamorgan county borough on the Bristol Channel. Pop: 50 661 (2001)

Barry

²

noun

1. ˈbærɪ BarrySir Charles17951860MEnglishARCHITECTURE: architect Sir Charles . 1795–1860, English architect: designer of the Houses of Parliament in London
2. bari BarryComtesse du Comtesse du . See du Barry
3. BarryJohn19332011MBritishMUSIC: composer of film scores John, real name John Barry Prendergast. 1933–2011, British composer of film scores, including several for films in the James Bond series

barry

³

/ ˈbærɪ /

noun

1. slang.
   a mistake or blunder; a disappointing performance

Word History and Origins

Origin of Barry¹

rhyming slang for shocker

Example Sentences

The only three to win a national championship and Super Bowl are Jimmy Johnson, Barry Switzer and former Trojans coach Pete Carroll.

From Los Angeles Times

Gavin and Stacey and the rest of the gang from both Barry and Billericay are back together in a new image released ahead of the upcoming BBC finale of the hit comedy series.

From BBC

The image is a callback to the photos in the south Wales seaside resort of Barry Island that were taken for the first series of Gavin and Stacey 17 years ago.

From BBC

"In Barry, Bryn's packing the Picasso in readiness for a trip to Essex," reads the official synopsis.

From BBC

The cast delighted fans for several weeks as they took to the streets of Barry, as well as appearing on the seafront at Barry Island to film the upcoming special.

From BBC