Dives

[dahy-veez]

noun

1. the rich man of the parable in Luke 16:19–31.

2. any rich man.

Dives

/ ˈdaɪviːz /

noun

1. a rich man in the parable in Luke 16:19–31

2. a very rich man

Word History and Origins

Origin of Dives¹

From the Latin word dīves rich, rich man

Example Sentences

Information from the biologgers showed that the bats plunge toward their prey in steep, high-speed dives reminiscent of fighter jets in combat.

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When it dives deep into the scoring itself, it’s a musicological feast that even tin-eared lay readers can appreciate.

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Spincic’s accompanying Instagram contains dives into some of the better known, which this year included a house that’s a mash-up of “Wicked” and “The Wizard of Oz,” a creepy exploration of all-things clowns and a joyous celebration of Disney-inspired culture.

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Between the destination-worthy margarita bar, the matcha martinis, the dives with killer cocktails, and the new Big Easy beverages, the only question is where to begin.

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Michael Jackson performs standup; the alien from the “Predator” movies flips burgers at McDonald’s; a home security camera captures a moose crashing through the glass door; Queen Elizabeth dives from the top of a table at a pub.

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