corrie

[ kawr-ee, kor-ee ]

noun

, Scot.

1. a circular hollow in the side of a hill or mountain.

corrie

/ ˈkɒrɪ /

noun

1. geology another name for cirque

Word History and Origins

Origin of corrie¹

First recorded in 1785–95, corrie is from the Scots Gaelic word coire cauldron, whirlpool, hollow

Word History and Origins

Origin of corrie¹

C18: from Gaelic coire cauldron, kettle

Example Sentences

In 2003, another American activist with the organization, 23-year-old Rachel Corrie, was crushed by an Israeli army bulldozer as she tried to block home demolitions in the Gaza Strip.

From Los Angeles Times

Corrie’s parents, Cindy and Craig Corrie, said Eygi’s death revived painful memories.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2003, Israeli forces killed Rachel Corrie, another U.S. activist associated with the group, by running her over with a bulldozer as she protested the razing of Palestinian homes.

From Salon

Executive producer Ian Macleod called Worth’s “Coronation Street” performance “legend,” adding that she had thoroughly cemented herself as “one of the Corrie greats.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Corrie without Gail is…incomprehensible. Surely this calls for a national bank holiday?” one user asked.

From Los Angeles Times