Barringer Meaning in English

word

US

ˈbæɹɪŋɝ

BAIR-in-ger

UK

ˈbærɪndʒə

BAIR-in-juh

Definition

Barringer is most often used as a surname or as the name of Barringer Crater, a famous meteorite impact site in Arizona, USA.

Usage & Nuances

'Barringer' is used as a family name and frequently refers to the Barringer Crater. Capitalization is always required. Rare as a common noun; usually proper noun. Do not confuse with similar-sounding words; context will show if it refers to the person or the crater.

• Spanish: Barringer (nombre propio) - cráter de Barringer (lugar geográfico)
• Portuguese (BR): Barringer (nome próprio) - cratera de Barringer (local geográfico)
• Portuguese (PT): Barringer (nome próprio) - cratera de Barringer (local geográfico)
• Chinese (Simplified): 巴林杰（人名/专有名词）- 巴林杰陨石坑（地名）
• Chinese (Traditional): 巴林傑（人名/專有名詞）- 巴林傑隕石坑（地名）
• Hindi: बैरण्जर (नाम) - बैरण्जर क्रेटर (भूगोलिक स्थान)
• Arabic: بارينجر (اسم علم) - فوهة بارينجر (مكان جغرافي)
• Bengali: ব্যারিঞ্জার
• Russian: Барринджер
• Japanese: バリンジャー
• Vietnamese: Barringer
• Korean: 배린저
• Turkish: Barringer
• Urdu: بیئرینجر
• Indonesian: Barringer

Example Sentences

The Barringer family moved to a new city.

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Have you heard of the Barringer Crater?

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Barringer is a common last name in some countries.

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We stopped to take photos at the edge of Barringer Crater.

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I met someone named Barringer at the conference yesterday.

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Many scientists study the impact history of Barringer Crater.

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