Barry

[bar-ee] /ˈbær i/
noun
1.
Sir Charles, 1795–1860, English architect.
2.
John, 1745–1803, American naval commander in the Revolution.
3.
Leonora Marie Kearney ("Mother Lake") 1849–1930, U.S. labor leader and social activist, born in Ireland.
4.
Philip, 1896–1949, U.S. playwright.
5.
a male given name: from an Irish word meaning “spear.”.
Can be confused
Barry, berry, bury.
Examples from the web for Barry
  • The tick is confronted by Barry hubris, who also calls himself the tick.
  • Barry goldwater was also a prominent spokesman for amateur radio and its enthusiasts.
  • It provides a setting for comical corporate shenanigans in the novel syrup by maxx Barry.
  • Ira officer tom Barry said that he behaved with great correctness.
British Dictionary definitions for Barry

barry

/ˈbærɪ/
noun
1.
(Austral, slang) a mistake or blunder; a disappointing performance
Word Origin
rhyming slang for shocker

Barry1

/ˈbærɪ/
noun
1.
a port in SE Wales, in Vale of Glamorgan county borough on the Bristol Channel. Pop: 50 661 (2001)

Barry2

noun
1.
(ˈbærɪ). Sir Charles. 1795–1860, English architect: designer of the Houses of Parliament in London
2.
(French) (bari). Comtesse du. See du Barry
3.
John, real name John Barry Prendergast. 1933–2011, British composer of film scores, including several for films in the James Bond series