Patrick

American  

[pa-trik] / ˈpæ trɪk /

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.”

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Patrick British  

/ ˈpætrɪk /

noun

1. Saint. 5th century _ad , Christian missionary in Ireland, probably born in Britain; patron saint of Ireland. Feast day: March 17

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Example Sentences

Alger Focus Equity Fund co-manager Patrick Kelly says investors should not lose sight of AI’s impact, with major secular trends in place.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said thousands of people had gathered in Lurgan weeks ago to celebrate St Patrick's Day, and that the "starkness of this event" casts a shadow on the town.

From BBC

Another Reform candidate, Patrick Benham-Crosswell, announced he had quit last week.

From BBC

But more efficient vehicles in the United States combined with the country's domestic energy production means the "US is now energy sufficient overall," said Patrick Anderson, CEO of the research group.

From Barron's

Gen. Patrick Karuretwa, head of army international relations, quickly settled on Mozambique.

From The Wall Street Journal