ariel

or ar·iel gazelle

[ air-ee-uhl ]

/ ˈɛər i əl /

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noun

a mountain gazelle of Arabia, Gazella gazella arabica: almost extinct.

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Origin of ariel

First recorded in 1825–35, ariel is from the dialectal Arabic word aryal

Words nearby ariel

aridisol, aridity, aridity index, arid zone, Ariège, ariel, Aries, arietta, arigato, aright, Arikara

Other definitions for ariel (2 of 2)

Ariel

[ air-ee-uhl ]

/ ˈɛər i əl /

noun

(in Shakespeare's Tempest) a spirit of the air who is required to use his magic to help Prospero.

Astronomy. one of the moons of the planet Uranus.

Aerospace. one of a series of British satellites that studied the ionosphere, cosmic rays, and x-rays.

Also Ar·i·elle

[ar-ee-el, air-]. /ˌær iˈɛl, ˌɛər-/. a female given name.

a male given name.

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How to use ariel in a sentence

This world premiere was long-delayed by the pandemic, and had such drama offstage that its lead, the Tony-winning Ariel Sta’chel, left the show just before its opening.
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The two largest, Ariel and Titania, appear to have been geologically active for an extended period of time.
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Between me, Ariel, Leilani, that’s who we’re trying to get going.
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Ariel will have to endure the consequences of this crash for the rest of her life.
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Our prayers are focused on Ariel’s continued healing and recovery.
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Princess Ariel and Prince Eric walk down the aisle, and are greeted by a stout clergyman who is allegedly too happy to see them.
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This week, a memoir of liberation, a biography of Ariel Sharon, and a comprehensive compendium from a master poet.
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And the Ariel was twelve cubits long, and twelve cubits broad, foursquare, with equal sides.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
After Ariel, Ferdinand and Miranda should reappear; this time in a phase of glowing passion.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky
Caliban, Ariel, the love-scene—all belong to the highest creations of art.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky
The wild, uncouth Caliban, the wonderful flights of Ariel—these are creations of the first order.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky
The joyful shouts and hearty cheers of the Ariel's crew continued for some time after her commander had reached her deck.
The Pilot|J. Fenimore Cooper

British Dictionary definitions for ariel (1 of 2)

ariel

/ (ˈɛərɪəl) /

noun

an Arabian gazelle, Gazella arabica (or dama)

Word Origin for ariel

C19: from Arabic aryal

British Dictionary definitions for ariel (2 of 2)

Ariel

/ (ˈɛərɪəl) /

noun

the smallest of the four large satellites of Uranus

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