Kerr

American  

[kur, kahr] / kɜr, kɑr /

noun

1. Clark, 1911–2003, U.S. educator: president of the University of California 1958–67.

2. Michael Crawford, 1827–76, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1875–76.

3. Walter F., 1913–96, U.S. drama critic and author.

4. a male given name.

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Kerr British  

/ kɜː /

noun

1. Sir John Robert. 1914–91, Australian public servant. As governor general of Australia (1974–77), he dismissed the Labor prime minister Gough Whitlam (1975) amid great controversy

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Example Sentences

Kerr is no stranger to producing heroics, especially against South Africa, as she inspired New Zealand to victory against them in a T20 World Cup final in 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Kerr was told the refund would process in three to four weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Williams, Reese and other celebrities did hold speaking events over the weekend, though the audience was mostly empty, Kerr said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The Blues will be buoyed by the return of striker Sam Kerr, who missed the first leg having been at the Asian Cup.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I think at the time I feared K.D. even more than I did Dr. Kerr.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela