Pierre Definition & Meaning

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Pierre American [peer, pee-air, pyer] / pɪər, piˈɛər, pyɛr /

noun

1. a city in and the capital of South Dakota, in the central part, on the Missouri River.

2. a male given name, form of Peter.

Pierre British / pɪə /

noun

1. a city in central South Dakota, capital of the state, on the Missouri River. Pop: 13 939 (2003 est)

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Example Sentences

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Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre delivered a speech on Friday that called for Canadians to stay united in the face of an "uncertain world", amid growing separatist sentiments in Alberta and Quebec.

From BBC

In contrast, her meetings with Pierre, who designed many of her looks for the inauguration, focus on finer details - an eighth of a inch on a collar or the cut of a lapel.

From BBC

“We speak the same language,” Pierre explains as they go over the specific cut of fabric.

From The Wall Street Journal

"What is interesting is both the presence of very large houses and young designers from abroad who bring new energy and a new vision," said Pierre Groppo, fashion and lifestyle editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair France.

From Barron's

"We want to push for a European spot. Losing tonight doesn't call that or our good start to the season into question," said Lens coach Pierre Sage.

From Barron's

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