Erin

[er-in]

noun

1. Literary.,  Ireland.

2. a female given name.

Erin

/ ˈɪərɪn, ˈɛərɪn /

noun

1. an archaic or poetic name for Ireland

Word History and Origins

Origin of Erin¹

from Irish Gaelic Éirinn, dative of Ériu Ireland

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. Erin go bragh. Erin go bragh.

Example Sentences

Erin’s murder drove the A-plot, often weaving down the road through an obstacle course of misdirects and MacGuffins as the mystery of her life informed her death.

From Salon

If such a system goes on to meet the UK's criteria for storm naming, the name will remain the same but will be used in the form 'Storm Erin'.

From BBC

"That is actually really cool, but I had no idea!" laughed Erin.

From BBC

However, there remains some uncertainty about the impact of the remnants of ex-Hurricane Erin, which is due to bring wetter weather later this week.

From BBC

Triple-murderer Erin Patterson has stolen "years of love and laughter", family members of the victims poisoned by her toxic beef Wellington lunch have told a court.

From BBC