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

In the small towns of Kerr County, Mystic is but one piece of a disaster that claimed 119 friends and neighbors from the banks of a river that had no sirens to warn them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“The chances of becoming an orphan stock are much higher when you’re listing in your non-home market,” Kerr said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Kerr and her best friend had spent hundreds of dollars preparing for Barbie Dream Fest, a three-day event that organizers touted as a chance for fans to “live the dream life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar returned to the starting XI and put in a stunning performance, denying Sam Kerr on several occasions in the second half.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Dr. Kerr, a graduate of Edinburgh University, was virtually the founder of Fort Hare and was a greatly respected man.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela