blair
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɫɛɹ// blair
n. a common family name in English-speaking countries. It can also be used as a first name for both men and women.
n. a surname of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word for a field or plain. Frequently used as a unisex given name in modern contexts.
Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
The professor introduced herself as Dr. Blair before starting the lecture on modern history.
While historically associated with specific Scottish clans, the name Blair has gained popularity as a given name, particularly in North America during the late twentieth century.
Usage
As a proper noun, it is capitalized; when used as a common noun in older literary contexts, it refers to a field or meadow.