Germaine
Americannoun
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
After it, Germaine Greer predicted "life may be about to change for Wylie. Word has got out that she is seriously cool".
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
As Germaine Greer said: “The opposite of patriarchy is not matriarchy but fraternity.”
From Salon • Sep. 1, 2024
His death, at a hospice center, was confirmed by his daughter Leslie Germaine.
From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2024
Purdy then tried to improvise and threw a pass that Germaine Pratt deflected to himself for an interception.
From Washington Times • Oct. 30, 2023
“Really, it’s thanks to Sister Germaine for keeping such fastidious records, young mouse. Now, here’s where you’ll start.”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
![]()
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.