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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Chef Ann Ahmed’s more casual follow-up to Khâluna features an extensive menu, and gratuity is already included in the pricing.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Chef Ann Ahmed’s Lao restaurant is bright and airy, filled with greenery and anchored by a sprawling patio that feels like a natural extension of the dining room.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Ann Harvey contacted BBC Your Voice last month after her teenage son had failed to get a test in Reading and finally sat his driving test in Bury St Edmunds, more than 130 miles away.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Novelist Ann Patchett talked about her books and bookstore with Times columnist Steve Lopez.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Why couldn’t Lou Ann have asked somebody else to solve this problem?
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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