Ann

¹

[ an ]

noun

1. Cape Ann, a rocky, scenic peninsula in northeastern Massachusetts, extending into the Atlantic Ocean.
2. a female given name, form of Anna.

ann.

²

abbreviation for

1. annals.
2. annuity.
3. years.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ann¹

From the Latin word annī

Example Sentences

From Ann Coulter on Ebola to evangelicals on climate change, 2014 was full of award-worthy science denialism.

From The Daily Beast

Unfortunately, the most confused Ebola alarmists had millions of followers: Sean Hannity and Ann Coulter.

From The Daily Beast

Former Texas governor Ann Richards was a big fan of the Texas Rangers, a contingent of which was her protective detail.

From The Daily Beast

On one summer lunch hour, Donna Ann Levonuk, 50, lifted a tub of diaper cream priced at $43.98—and then stashed it in her purse.

From The Daily Beast

He took his diamond cutting practice to the United States in 1949 and settled in Houston with his wife, Ann.

From The Daily Beast

Perry frowned fiercely on Lulu Ann Nummler, and the three fingers disappeared.

From Project Gutenberg

The boy's head was held high, indicative of his opinion of poor white trash and Crackers in general, and Mandy Ann in particular.

From Project Gutenberg

But not there where the old woman might hear and understand, and where he felt sure Mandy Ann was listening.

From Project Gutenberg

Very rapidly Mandy Ann told all she knew of the stranger, while the girl's face grew radiant as she listened.

From Project Gutenberg

Eudora was racing now through the briers, and weeds, and palmetto stumps, and dragging Mandy Ann with her.

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