Notre Dame

American  

[noh-truh deym, dahm, noh-ter] / ˌnoʊ trə ˈdeɪm, ˈdɑm, ˌnoʊ tər /

noun

1. Also called Notre Dame de Paris.  a famous early gothic cathedral in Paris (started 1163).

2. the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus.

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Notre Dame British  

/ nɔtrə dam, ˈnɒtrə, ˈnəʊtrə ˈdɑːm /

noun

1. the early Gothic cathedral of Paris, on the Île de la Cité: built between 1163 and 1257

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Etymology

Origin of Notre Dame

< French: our lady

Example Sentences

A former TV exec, Bevacqua acknowledged a Super League’s lucrative appeal—and Notre Dame would be a desirable addition—but argued a breakaway of the richest teams violated “the spirit of college football.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The risk will remain if a spending cap isn’t implemented, Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua testified Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Finals began this week at Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, but when you’re headed to the Air Force Academy, you know how to make the best of plans.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Norco 8, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 0: Savannah Gonzalez hit two home runs and Peyton May threw a three-hit shutout with seven strikeouts to lead the Cougars.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

On the night before the race, a coach from Notre Dame knocked on Louie’s hotel room door, a grave expression on his face.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand