Ann
1 Americannoun
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Cape Ann, a rocky, scenic peninsula in northeastern Massachusetts, extending into the Atlantic Ocean.
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a first name, form of Anna.
abbreviation
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annals.
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annuity.
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years.
Etymology
Origin of ann.
From the Latin word annī
Example Sentences
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CGS International maintains an overweight rating on Malaysia’s plantation sector and continues to favor upstream companies including TA Ann and Hap Seng Plantations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
But once he made the jump to Ann Arbor, he knew that he was no longer in Cinderella country.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
"In order to survive, you have to adapt," says Ann Lowe, head of PR and communications at Spice Kitchen.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
She joined the third hour of “Today” in 2011 and took over for Ann Curry as co-host of the flagship two hours from 7 a.m to 9 a.m. in 2012.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Our chickens and Sloppy Ann, our hog, would eat anything.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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