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

Her mom, Doris Flores, had tried nursing her to calm her down.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Alex Rozek, the grandson of Buffett’s older sister, Doris, was chief executive of Boston Omaha, a public holding company, before departing in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

While Doris has six bands, Dillon has eight, making them easier to identify.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Teacher Doris Farah, 55, broke down describing her anxiety and sadness since the new war erupted.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Luckily, Doris taught me to always stay a step ahead.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds