Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

Valerie

American  
[val-uh-ree] / ˈvæl ə ri /
Also Valeria

noun

  1. a female given name.


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Valerie Ott is among the wardrobe overhaulers who has purchased multiple sizes to find the right fit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"It's a permanent home for hope," said Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation and a former top White House aide during his presidency.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Valerie Perrine, the Las Vegas showgirl turned Oscar-nominated actor best known for playing Lenny Bruce’s wife and Lex Luthor’s girlfriend, has died.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Friends and family of patients are less likely to recognise compulsive shopping, according to Valerie Voon, a professor of neuropsychiatry at the University of Cambridge.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

This idea resonated with both me and Barack, and inside that one dinner I felt as if something had been cemented: Valerie Jarrett was now a part of our lives.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "Valerie" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com