Barth

[ bahrth bahrt, bahrth ]

noun

1. John (Sim·mons) [sim, -, uh, nz], born 1930, U.S. novelist.
2. Karl, 1886–1968, Swiss theologian.

Barth

noun

1. bart BarthHeinrich18211865MGermanTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: explorer Heinrich . 1821–65, German explorer: author of Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa (1857–58)
2. bɑːθ BarthJohn (Simmons)1930MUSWRITING: novelist John ( Simmons ). born 1930, US novelist; his novels include The Sot-Weed Factor (1960), Giles Goat-Boy (1966), and Once Upon a Time (1994)
3. bart BarthKarl18861968MSwissRELIGION: theologian Karl . 1886–1968, Swiss Protestant theologian. He stressed man's dependence on divine grace in such works as Commentary on Romans (1919)

Example Sentences

However, “it is regrettable that the Israeli government shows no signs of engaging constructively,” Barth Eide said.

From Seattle Times

The foreign minister of Norway, Espen Barth Eide, told a news conference that the country’s representative office to the Palestinian Authority, which was opened in the West Bank in 1999, would become an embassy.

From New York Times

Johns Hopkins University, where Barth was an emeritus professor of English and creative writing, confirmed his death in a statement.

From Seattle Times

John Barth, who, believing that the old literary conventions were exhausted, extended the limits of storytelling with imaginative and intricately woven novels like “The Sot-Weed Factor” and “Giles Goat-Boy,” died on Tuesday.

From New York Times

“I expect and I hope it’ll be a wonderful, cooperative leadership team,” Andrew F. Barth, chairman of Ballet Theater’s board, said in an interview.

From New York Times