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Definition of ar

ar

/ˈɑːr/
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Plural:ars
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• noun

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The spoken name of the eighteenth letter of the modern English alphabet (R or r).

Example

"The pronunciation tutorial explained how to roll a trilled ar in Spanish and Italian."

• Rhymes for ar

• Nearby Words

aqueduct
aqueous
aquilegia
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arabesque
arabic

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English ar, via Old French er, ultimately from Late Latin er, an imitation of the spoken sound of the consonant r.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ar
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