Kirk
noun
A Scottish word that refers to a church.
Every Sunday, they went to the kirk for prayers.
Often appears as...
- kirk minister
- kirk congregation
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
The common room provided for activities after church services.
They held a supper in the kirk after the worship service.
Often appears as...
- kirk members
- kirk activities
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A Scottish word that refers to a church.
Every Sunday, they went to the kirk for prayers.
Often appears as...
- kirk minister
- kirk congregation
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
The common room provided for activities after church services.
They held a supper in the kirk after the worship service.
Often appears as...
- kirk members
- kirk activities
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Scottish Heritage
Kirk is deeply rooted in Scottish history and culture.
The ancient kirk stands as a landmark of our heritage.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Any Church
While 'kirk' means church, it typically references Protestant churches in Scotland.
We're getting married in an old kirk in Edinburgh.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Term
Kirk is informal and used more in spoken conversation than in formal writing.
I'll see you at the kirk this weekend.
Pro Tip 1/3Scottish Heritage
Kirk is deeply rooted in Scottish history and culture.
The ancient kirk stands as a landmark of our heritage.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Any Church
While 'kirk' means church, it typically references Protestant churches in Scotland.
We're getting married in an old kirk in Edinburgh.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Term
Kirk is informal and used more in spoken conversation than in formal writing.
I'll see you at the kirk this weekend.
Pro Tip 1/3Scottish Heritage
Kirk is deeply rooted in Scottish history and culture.
The ancient kirk stands as a landmark of our heritage.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Any Church
While 'kirk' means church, it typically references Protestant churches in Scotland.
We're getting married in an old kirk in Edinburgh.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Term
Kirk is informal and used more in spoken conversation than in formal writing.
I'll see you at the kirk this weekend.
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my dad told me about trains oh it's one of these things the world's you know Kirk hold on there are some trespassers on the tracks I heard if you want to go to Miami you will have to take the
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my dad told me about trains oh it's one of these things the world's you know Kirk hold on there are some trespassers on the tracks I heard if you want to go to Miami you will have to take the
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Moa Kikuchi
Japanese Musician
When we went to Judas Priest backstage, Mr. Rob Halford told us that they were waiting to see us. We've met Mr. Kirk Hammett of Metallica several times, and he is extremely kind to us. No one gives us mean looks, and we are so happy that Babymetal is welcomed warmly.
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Lee Grant
American Actress
A lot of very, very big stars were going down and not being seen or heard from again. Kirk took a huge chance in putting a blacklisted writer's name on the screen and somehow or other, he survived it, like he survives everything.
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Lee Grant
American Actress
Kirk is a man, and he loves it. He loves women.
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Moa Kikuchi
Japanese Musician
When we went to Judas Priest backstage, Mr. Rob Halford told us that they were waiting to see us. We've met Mr. Kirk Hammett of Metallica several times, and he is extremely kind to us. No one gives us mean looks, and we are so happy that Babymetal is welcomed warmly.
Quote examples
Lee Grant
American Actress
A lot of very, very big stars were going down and not being seen or heard from again. Kirk took a huge chance in putting a blacklisted writer's name on the screen and somehow or other, he survived it, like he survives everything.
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Lee Grant
American Actress
Kirk is a man, and he loves it. He loves women.
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