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donna

¹ American

[dawn-nah] / ˈdɔn nɑ /

noun

(initial capital letter) Madam; Lady: an Italian title of respect prefixed to the given name of a woman.
an Italian lady.

Donna ² American

[don-uh] / ˈdɒn ə /

noun

a female given name.

Donna British

/ ˈdɒnə, ˈdɔnna /

noun

an Italian title of address equivalent to Madam, indicating respect

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Etymology

Origin of donna

1660–70; < Italian < Latin domina, feminine of dominus

Example Sentences

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Starring Vanessa Williams as the titular prima donna, the brilliantly named Ebony Scrooge, the film follows Ebony’s transformation from penny-pinching pop star to charitable altruist.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025

The film may lull periodically, but all else fades away when the prima donna takes center stage for her aria.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2024

Sensing an opportunity, he positioned himself on a corner near the Vienna State Opera and belted staples like “La donna è mobile,” from Verdi’s “Rigoletto.”

From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2023

And for “La donna è mobile,” it’s interesting to see a man thinking and trying to make the words mean something for him.

From New York Times • Nov. 13, 2022

You really are a tiresome little prima donna.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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