Doris

¹ American  

[dawr-is, dohr-, dor-] / ˈdɔr ɪs, ˈdoʊr-, ˈdɒr- /

noun

1. Classical Mythology. the wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids.

2. a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “bountiful.”

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Doris ² American  

[dawr-is, dohr-, dor-] / ˈdɔr ɪs, ˈdoʊr-, ˈdɒr- /

noun

1. an ancient region in central Greece: the earliest home of the Dorians.

2. a region in SW Asia Minor, on the coast of Caria: Dorian settlements.

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Doris ¹ British  

/ ˈdɒrɪs /

noun

1. a small landlocked area north of the Gulf of Corinth. Traditionally regarded as the home of the Dorians, it was perhaps settled by some of them during their southward migration

2. the coastal area of Caria in SW Asia Minor, settled by Dorians

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Doris ² British  

/ ˈdɒrɪs /

noun

1. Greek myth a sea nymph

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doris ³ British  

/ ˈdɒrɪs /

noun

1. slang a woman

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Etymology

Origin of doris

C20: from the girl's name Doris

Example Sentences

They play Dan, Doris, Grace, Philip and Jack Archer, who gather in the kitchen of Brookfield Farm to ring in the New Year.

From BBC

In a country used to Doris Day, Bardot was a sensation.

From BBC

Ireland captain Caelan Doris also praised his teammates for their gutsy display.

From Barron's

"We love Doris. She's cheeky - I think everyone loves Doris," said Lisa.

From BBC

Despite losing Nick Frost to a yellow card for his hit on Thomas Clarkson during the Doris score, Billy Pollard went over for Australia's third try.

From BBC