Definitions

1. noun

a prayer in the liturgy of the Mass, especially the ‘Kyrie eleison’, which is a repetition of the phrase ‘Lord, have mercy’

“The choir sang the Kyrie during the solemn Mass on Sunday.”

2. proper noun

the name of the Greek word for Lord, used in various contexts

“The Kyrie is a significant element in the Byzantine Rite liturgy.”

3. proper noun

a famous basketball player, known for his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics

“Kyrie Irving led the Cavaliers to their first NBA championship in 2016.”

4. interjection

an expression of relief, often used after a difficult or stressful situation is resolved

“Thank goodness the emergency services arrived in time - Kyrie!”