Doris

¹

[dawr-is, dohr-, dor-]

noun

1. Classical Mythology.,  the wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids.

2. a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “bountiful.”

Doris

²

[dawr-is, dohr-, dor-]

noun

1. an ancient region in central Greece: the earliest home of the Dorians.

2. a region in SW Asia Minor, on the coast of Caria: Dorian settlements.

Doris

¹

/ ˈdɒrɪs /

noun

1. a small landlocked area north of the Gulf of Corinth. Traditionally regarded as the home of the Dorians, it was perhaps settled by some of them during their southward migration

2. the coastal area of Caria in SW Asia Minor, settled by Dorians

Doris

²

/ ˈdɒrɪs /

noun

1. Greek myth a sea nymph

doris

³

/ ˈdɒrɪs /

noun

1. slang,  a woman

Word History and Origins

Origin of Doris¹

C20: from the girl's name Doris

Example Sentences

“Doris is a great example of courage and putting herself out there.”

From Los Angeles Times

But we all know, by rights, Doris' house belongs to Nessa.

From BBC

Ireland captain Caelan Doris' absence from the tour, though, means there is not yet a standout candidate for the number eight role, with Conan and Englishman Ben Earl the leading contenders.

From BBC

There is one book that changed my life — it didn’t wreck my life — “The Golden Notebook” by Doris Lessing.

From Salon

Ireland captain Caelan Doris has been ruled out for a period of four to six months through injury, Leinster Rugby confirmed on Monday.

From BBC