Isabella

American  

[iz-uh-bel-uh] / ˌɪz əˈbɛl ə /

noun

1. (Isabella, or the Pot of Basil ),a narrative poem (1820) by John Keats.

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Isabella ¹ British  

/ ˌɪzəˈbɛlə, ˈɪzəˌbɛl /

noun

1. 1. a greyish-yellow colour

   2. Also: Isabelline.  ( as adjective )

      an Isabella mohair coat

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Isabella ² British  

/ ˌɪzəˈbɛlə /

noun

1. original name Elizabeth Farnese. 1692–1766, second wife (1714–46) of Philip V of Spain and mother of Charles III of Spain

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Etymology

Origin of Isabella

C17: from the name Isabella ; original reference uncertain

Example Sentences

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Isabella

"Many of the votes that Abelardo received are not genuine," Isabella Giraldo, who works in her family business, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026

Among those watching him was 17-year-old Isabella, who woke up at 05:00 BST to travel to Luton from Surrey.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

But her replacement, sophomore Isabella Vega, couldn’t find her footing, either.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026

“You’re always meeting new people, but you’re lonely,” said Isabella Orlando, 23, who moved to New York City two years ago and works as a nutrition consultant.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026

She doesn’t need to tell me twice, and I march off with Isabella right behind me.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée