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• Doris
  Doris

  noun

  the wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids.
• doris
  doris

  noun

  a woman

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

In the Sacramento area, Rep. Doris Matsui is facing one of her most serious challengers in two decades.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Doris reportedly came up with the company's name, referring to the generation gap, hoping to appeal to younger shoppers.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Doris Fisher, who co-founded the Gap retail chain with her husband Don, has died at the age of 94.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

As the company grew, the Fishers hired professional managers, but Doris stayed involved in the merchandising in an unofficial capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

His wife was Doris, a daughter of Ocean.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton