Clark
pronunciation
How to pronounce Clark in British English: UK
How to pronounce Clark in American English: US
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- Noun:
- United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
- United States general who was Allied commander in Africa and Italy in World War II and was commander of the United Nations forces in Korea (1896-1984)
- United States psychologist (born in Panama) whose research persuaded the Supreme Court that segregated schools were discriminatory (1914-)
- Canadian politician who served as prime minister (1939-)
Word Origin
- Clark
- surname, from common Middle English alternative spelling of clerk (n.). In many early cases it is used of men who had taken minor orders.
Example
- 1. In those cases , clark says to make sure your attire is professional . "
- 2. The day before we hit the stage , clark sent me an email to share her ideas .
- 3. Clark and misner both suggest bringing another colleague along to meetings to defuse unwelcome romantic tension .
- 4. Director clark will now make a few remarks .
- 5. But mr clark is not celebrating .