name
Kerouac
KEH-ruuak
Kerouac (name) means a surname of French-Canadian origin, borne by the American writer Jack Kerouac, a leading figure of the Beat Generation. Example: “Kerouac's novel "On the Road" became a defining text of the Beat Generation.”
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A surname of French-Canadian origin, borne by the American writer Jack Kerouac, a leading figure of the Beat Generation.
"Kerouac's novel "On the Road" became a defining text of the Beat Generation."
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- Kerouacs
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Etymology
Ultimately Breton in origin.
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What does “Kerouac” mean?
The word “Kerouac” means a surname of French-Canadian origin, borne by the American writer Jack Kerouac, a leading figure of the Beat Generation.
How do you pronounce “Kerouac”?
“Kerouac” is pronounced KEH-ruuak (/ˈkɛrəˌwæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kerouac” in a sentence?
Here is “Kerouac” used in a sentence: “Kerouac's novel "On the Road" became a defining text of the Beat Generation.”
What part of speech is “Kerouac”?
“Kerouac” is a name.
