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Dives

American  
[dahy-veez] / ˈdaɪ viz /

noun

  1. the rich man of the parable in Luke 16:19–31.

  2. any rich man.


Dives British  
/ ˈdaɪviːz /

noun

  1. a rich man in the parable in Luke 16:19–31

  2. a very rich man

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Dives

From the Latin word dīves rich, rich man

Example Sentences

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Dives led by explorer Victor Vescovo in 2019 showed that the starboard side of the officer’s quarters were collapsing, destroying state rooms and obliterating features like the captain’s bathtub from view.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2024

Dives in international waters, where no country can impose its law, would remain unaffected.

From Reuters Jun. 23, 2023

Dives can begin as early as Day 3.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 21, 2023

Deep Dives This is something my wife, Jenny, and I like to do together — start from a certain point and then follow where it leads you, through various streaming and YouTube rabbit holes.

From New York Times Nov. 2, 2022

Dives on the apple and brings it back to me.

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor

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