Godiva

American  

[guh-dahy-vuh] / gəˈdaɪ və /

noun

1. Lady Godiva, died 1057, wife of Leofric. According to legend, she rode naked through the streets of Coventry, England, to win relief for the people from a burdensome tax.

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Godiva British  

/ ɡəˈdaɪvə /

noun

1. Lady. ?1040–1080, wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia. According to legend, she rode naked through Coventry in order to obtain remission for the townspeople from the heavy taxes imposed by her husband

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Example Sentences

It became a viral sensation, spurring countless inspired products from Crumbl Cookies to Shake Shack desserts as well as major chocolate brands like Lindt and Godiva taking their own stab at the pistachio-filled confection.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

The Ohio native was the first in her family to go to college, and rose from a buyer of men’s footwear at J.Crew to brand management at Godiva.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025

Baby Godiva was set up to support families with young children struggling to afford essentials.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025

California law enforcement had a Lady Godiva moment Tuesday afternoon — if Godiva had a white vehicle instead of a white steed and was armed with a knife and a pistol.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2023

Until the early 1990s, Godiva sold only in Neiman Marcus and a few other upscale stores.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times