Deborah

American  

[deb-er-uh, deb-ruh] / ˈdɛb ər ə, ˈdɛb rə /

noun

1. (in the Bible) a prophetess and judge of ancient Israel.

2. Also Debora. a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “bee.”

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Deborah British  

/ ˈdɛbərə, -brə /

noun

1. a prophetess and judge of Israel who fought the Canaanites (Judges 4, 5)

2. Rebecca's nurse (Genesis 35:8)

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Example Sentences

As Linda Loman, Deborah Strang, normally so reliable, tries to follow the lead of husband Willy, but that turns out to be a dead end.

From Los Angeles Times

Her six daughters—Nancy, Pamela, Diana, Unity, Jessica and Deborah—became known in the English press as “the Mitford girls.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Less of a trial to Muv were Pamela, who seemed happy with a rural life, and Deborah, who wound up a duchess.

From The Wall Street Journal

Deborah and Jason Brawn had to submit a declaration of intent before they could look at a 150-year-old house that was vacant for 12 years.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We’ve got a full life in Australia and a full life over there,” Deborah said.

From The Wall Street Journal