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Definition of tyree

tyree

/taɪˈriː/
Ty · ree
Plural:Tyrees
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tyree Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Scottish A surname of Scottish origin, or a given name derived from it.

Example

"The Tyree family gathered in the highlands for their annual summer reunion."

2

Scottish An island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, historically noted for its flat landscape and fertile soil.

Example

"They took the ferry from the mainland to Tyree to enjoy its beautiful white-sand beaches and unusually high sunshine levels."

3

A prominent mountain in the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains, recognized as the second-highest peak in Antarctica.

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to the Scottish island in the Inner Hebrides, the spelling 'Tiree' is much more standard and common than 'Tyree'.

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Word Origin & Etymology

As a Scottish place name, it is a variant of 'Tiree', derived from Old Gaelic 'Tír Iodh' meaning 'land of corn'. As a surname, it is often a shortened anglicization of MacIntyre (Gaelic 'Mac an t-Saoir', meaning 'son of the carpenter'). Mount Tyree in Antarctica was named for US Navy Admiral David M. Tyree.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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