kirk

¹

[kurk, kirk]

noun

1. Chiefly Scot. and North England.,  a church.

2. the Kirk, the Church of Scotland (Presbyterian), as distinguished from the Church of England or the Scottish Episcopal Church.

Kirk

²

[kurk]

noun

1. Grayson (Louis), 1903–1997, U.S. educator: president of Columbia University 1953–68.

2. a male given name.

kirk

¹

/ kɜːk, kɪrk /

noun

1. a Scot word for church

2. a Scottish church

Kirk

²

/ kɜːk, kɪrk /

noun

1. informal,  the Presbyterian Church of Scotland

Kirk

³

/ kɜːk /

noun

1. Norman. 1923–74, prime minister of New Zealand (1972–74)

Other Word Forms

• kirklike adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of kirk¹

1150–1200; Middle English (north and Scots ) < Old Norse kirkja church

Word History and Origins

Origin of kirk¹

C12: from Old Norse kirkja, from Old English cirice _church

Example Sentences

Baseball’s most iconic moments are usually spontaneous in nature — the thunderbolt of Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of last October’s World Series or Kirk Gibson’s World Series Game 1-winning shot off Dennis Eckersley in 1988; Hank Aaron’s record-breaking 715th homer in 1974; the climax to Don Larsen’s World Series perfect game in 1956.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Wizard of Oz” has been tangled up with Las Vegas’ fortunes for more than half a century, ever since real estate investor Kirk Kerkorian purchased MGM Studios in 1969 and, one year later, auctioned Dorothy’s slippers to help fund the construction of the first MGM Grand Hotel and Casino.

From Los Angeles Times

At least three defendants in this case settled — Kirill “Kirk” Ayzenberg, 5554 Green Oak LLC and Jungle Kerry — and were ordered to pay $215,000, $45,000 and $20,000 respectively in civil penalties, according to the city attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times

“Young women should get married just like Taylor Swift is planning to,” right-wing activist Charlie Kirk tweeted.

From Slate

“Young women should get married just like Taylor Swift is planning to. You will be happier,” scolded Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Points USA.

From Salon