Diana

American  

[dahy-an-uh] / daɪˈæn ə /

noun

1. Princess of WalesLady Diana Spencer, 1961–97, former wife of Charles, Prince of Wales.

2. an ancient Roman deity, virgin goddess of the moon and of hunting, and protector of women, identified by the Romans with the Greek Artemis.

3. the moon personified as a goddess.

4. Also Diane a female given name.

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Diana British  

/ daɪˈænə /

noun

1. Greek counterpart: Artemis.  the virginal Roman goddess of the hunt and the moon

2. title Diana, Princess of Wales, original name Lady Diana Frances Spencer . 1961–97, she married Charles, Prince of Wales, in 1981; they were divorced in 1996: died in a car crash

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Diana Cultural  

1. The Roman name of Artemis, the goddess of the hunt and the moon.

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Example Sentences

If not, it will be the biggest miss since Diana Ross shanked her try from the penalty spot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

For Diana Janna Reyes Núñez, 26, Centro Maria became a lifeline after her mother died.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

A beaten semi-finalist in 2024, Andreeva was hugely impressive throughout her 6-1 6-3 victory and will await compatriot Diana Shnaider, the 25th seed, or Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in Saturday's final.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The world number one has been left licking her wounds after a chastening 3-6 7-5 6-0 defeat by Russia's Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarter-finals.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

I haven't seen Diana since the day we went inside the old Willis place.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn