Clare

American  

[klair] / klɛər /

noun

1. a county in W Republic of Ireland. 1,231 sq. mi. (3,190 sq. km). Ennis.

2. a male or female given name.

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Clare ¹ British  

/ klɛə /

noun

1. Anthony ( Ward ). 1942–2007, Irish psychiatrist and broadcaster; presenter of the radio series In the Psychiatrist's Chair from 1982

2. John. 1793–1864, English poet, noted for his descriptions of country life, particularly in The Shepherd's Calendar (1827) and The Rural Muse (1835). He was confined in a lunatic asylum from 1837

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Clare ² British  

/ klɛə /

noun

1. a county of W Republic of Ireland, in Munster between Galway Bay and the Shannon estuary. County town: Ennis. Pop: 103 277 (2002). Area: 3188 sq km (1231 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

They also played out video messages from viewers and stars including fellow broadcasters Zoe Ball, Chris Evans, Paul Merton, Sue Barker and Clare Balding, as well as Olympian Sir Chris Hoy and rock star Bryan Adams.

From BBC

Her daughter Clare had been in a relationship with Warren for 14 years before she died suddenly in 2021.

From BBC

Then, of course, they all screamed—a horrific sound that sent chills down Clare’s furry spine.

From Literature

It felt, to Clare, like a peace he’d found only in death.

From Literature

I will not lie to you and say it did not bother Clare, being called a monster.

From Literature