O'Brien

American  

[oh-brahy-uhn] / oʊˈbraɪ ən /

noun

1. Edna, born 1930, Irish novelist, short-story writer, and playwright.

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O'Brien British  

/ əˈbraɪən /

noun

1. Conor Cruise. 1917–2008, Irish diplomat and writer. As an Irish Labour MP he served in the coalition government of 1973–77, becoming a senator (1977–79). He edited the Observer (1978–81)

2. Edna. born 1936, Irish novelist. Her books include The Country Girls (1960), Johnny I Hardly Knew You (1977), and In the Forest (2002)

3. Flann, real name Brian O'Nolan. 1911–66, Irish novelist and journalist. His novels include At Swim-Two-Birds (1939) and the posthumously published The Third Policeman (1967). As Myles na Gopaleen he wrote a satirical column for the Irish Times

4. Kerry. born 1945. Australian journalist and broadcaster

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Example Sentences

Sean O'Brien, a 20-year-old from Connecticut who is studying at Alabama's Auburn University, said Republicans need to broaden their appeal -- even as he acknowledged tensions within that position.

From Barron's

Sean O'Brien, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, one of the country's biggest unions, verbally attacked Mullin at a 2023 hearing, calling him a "greedy CEO who pretends like he's self-made".

From BBC

Oscars host Conan O'Brien left a hand-written message under the seats inside the Dolby Theatre, to welcome nominees, their plus ones or seat fillers to the Oscars.

From BBC

"You just ruined 22 million Oscar pools," said O'Brien, after waiting for the double acceptance speeches to end.

From Barron's

Conan O'Brien is returning to hosting duties this year, after a barnstorming performance in 2025 where he performed comedic musical numbers and affectionately roasted the nominees in his opening monologue.

From BBC