Kalmar

American  

[kahl-mahr] / ˈkɑl mɑr /

noun

1. a seaport in SE Sweden, on Kalmar Sound.

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Kalmar British  

/ ˈkalmar /

noun

1. a port in SE Sweden, partly on the mainland and partly on a small island in the Sound of Kalmar opposite Öland: scene of the signing of the Union of Kalmar, which united Sweden, Denmark, and Norway into a single monarchy (1397–1523). Pop: 60 734 (2004 est)

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Other Word Forms

• Kalmarian adjective

Example Sentences

She works shifts at the company's outlet at a retail park in Kalmar, a small seaside city in southern Sweden.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

“They didn’t recruit mercenaries in those days,” says Lars Einarsson, an archaeologist at the Kalmar Museum and director of the Kronan underwater excavations.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 5, 2023

“There is a lot of rain and sudden gusts of strong wind,” said Silvia Ranfagni, manager of the Casa Kalmar hotel in Zipolite.

From Seattle Times • May 30, 2022

She credited the long years of service and dedication they have committed to the ship and the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation’s mission as reasons they deserved the recognition as well as volunteering for 10,000 hours.

From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2019

Dr. Kalmar interrupted quickly, before his assistant could create any more damage.

From No Charge for Alterations by Gold, Horace Leonard