Dana

¹

[dah-nuh]

noun

Irish Mythology.

1. Danu.

Dana

²

[dey-nuh]

noun

1. Charles Anderson, 1819–97, U.S. journalist, editor, and publisher.

2. Edward Salisbury, 1849–1935, U.S. mineralogist and physicist.

3. his father James Dwight, 1813–95, U.S. geologist and mineralogist.

4. Richard Henry, Jr., 1815–82, U.S. jurist, author, and sailor: specialist in admiralty law.

5. a male or female given name.

Dana

/ ˈdeɪnə /

noun

1. James Dwight (dwaɪt). 1813–95, American geologist; noted for his work The System of Mineralogy (1837)

Example Sentences

Dana Shaikovitz, a 50-year-old teacher who came with two close friends, said she hoped a deal would be struck and this would be her last visit to Hostage Square.

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Barely containing her laughter, co-host Dana Perino, a former White House spokesperson for former President George W. Bush, responded, “Let’s not do that.”

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Dana Goller, a security guard who already lives on the property with his wife, said the park will make the neighborhood more safe, not less safe.

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Hopefully the same nurses that LaNasa toasted to in her speech, those whose grit and gentleness are manifest in Dana Evans, will feel that they are sharing in this win.

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Before that, Katherine LaNasa also won the award for best supporting drama actress for her portrayal of a charge nurse, Dana, in the show.

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