A habitational surname from Middle English.
Used in a Sentence
kirk
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for kirk.
Editorial note
We should propose Kirk Sorensen for a Nobel peace prize if Thorium takes off!
Examples13
Definitions4
Parts of speech1
Quick take
A habitational surname from Middle English.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of kirk gathered in one view.
A male given name transferred from the surname.
A place name:
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for kirk.
noun
A habitational surname from Middle English.
noun
A male given name transferred from the surname.
noun
A place name:
noun
A small settlement in Caithness, Highland council area, Scotland, United Kingdom (OS grid ref ND2859).
Example sentences
We should propose Kirk Sorensen for a Nobel peace prize if Thorium takes off!
In that fictional case, Kirk was disqualified but also received a commendation.
So this is a company with a pretty ui that is advocating the same thing Kirk Sorensen has been advocating for a few years now.
Related but off topic: Why can Captain Kirk hear so well?
Originally named to be used as a sacrificial bargaining chip with the standards board, he was somehow never cut, leaving Kirk Cameron stuck with a Boner for four years.
I kept calm, but he knew I wasn't joking around when I asked him to sign the fine pencil drawing of myself as Kirk standing next to him as Spock, which I had received as a gift years prior.
Quote examples
Which (if any) of the Dune sequels are "good" is one of those Kirk vs.
Have you tried googling for "kirk spock"?
According to Ron Kirk, Obama's former top trade official, the reason he opposes making the text public is "doing so, he suggested to Reuters, would raise such opposition that it could make the deal impossible to sign".
The problem is not estimates, the problem is every manager fantasizing that their Captain Kirk strategy, "I'll have it fixed in 4 minutes, Captain" "Do it in 2." is some form of motivating leadership.
Proper noun examples
Kirk Odom notwithstanding, presumably they were only doing hair anlysis of suspects that were already presumed guilty.
Kirk Sorensen has been a major advocate of molten-salt reactors and gave a great Google tech talk on the subject.
Kirk beat it by cheating, Scotty beat it legitimately, then proved that what he did only worked in the simulation.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use kirk in a sentence?
We should propose Kirk Sorensen for a Nobel peace prize if Thorium takes off!
What does kirk mean?
A habitational surname from Middle English.
What part of speech is kirk?
kirk is commonly used as noun.