Patrick

[ pa-trik ]

noun

1. Saint, a.d. 389?–461?, British missionary and bishop in Ireland: patron saint of Ireland.
2. (Curtis) Lester, 1883–1960, Canadian ice-hockey player and manager, in the U.S. after 1926.
3. a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “patrician.”

Patrick

/ ˈpætrɪk /

noun

1. Patrick, Saint5th century ad5th century adMIrishBritishRELIGION: missionaryRELIGION: saint Saint. 5th century ad , Christian missionary in Ireland, probably born in Britain; patron saint of Ireland. Feast day: March 17

Example Sentences

Gen. Patrick Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, said that they were being “actively monitored.”

From New York Times

Defending Mr Frampton, Patrick Gibbs KC told the jury that the rapper had "met up with his fans in the usual way" following the gig.

From BBC

Kelly Lynch, 23, was found in the Ulster Canal on St Patrick’s Day, 30 hours after the last confirmed sighting of her.

From BBC

Barkley is right up there with quarterbacks Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes as a one of the leading MVP candidates.

From Los Angeles Times

While remaining critical, Kenyan satirist and writer Patrick Gathara, who often mocks Western views of Africa, agrees things have shifted.

From BBC