name

Sark

sahk

Sark (name) means one of the Channel Islands, a small self-governing British Crown dependency between England and France. Example: “Cars are banned on the tiny island of Sark.”

name

One of the Channel Islands, a small self-governing British Crown dependency between England and France.

"Cars are banned on the tiny island of Sark."

noun

An old-fashioned term for a shirt or nightgown.

"He slept in nothing but his sark."

How to use Sark

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBest known as the name of a small, car-free Channel Island.

Word forms

sarked past tense, sarks plural, sarks singular

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Etymology

The island name origin is uncertain; the "shirt" sense is an old dialect word of separate origin.

Rhymes for Sark

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Sark” mean?

The word “Sark” means one of the Channel Islands, a small self-governing British Crown dependency between England and France. In plain terms, best known as the name of a small, car-free Channel Island.

How do you pronounce “Sark”?

“Sark” is pronounced sahk (/sɑɹk/ in IPA).

How do you use “Sark” in a sentence?

Here is “Sark” used in a sentence: “Cars are banned on the tiny island of Sark.”

What part of speech is “Sark”?

Depending on how it is used, “Sark” can be a name and a noun.

How many meanings does “Sark” have?

“Sark” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: one of the Channel Islands, a small self-governing British Crown dependency between England and France.