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

Italian-American actress Isabella Rossellini lends her voice to an audio guide for the exhibition, which brings together works from museums including France's Louvre.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

But some, like Isabella Weber, a German economist who helped design the country’s price cap during the Russian energy crisis, are nonetheless pushing for aggressive action to stop the crisis from causing longer-term economic damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"When I saw they were casting a whole family of East Asians it was like, 'that's crazy'," says Isabella Wei, who plays Posy Li.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

As she repeats the plot to Edgar, Isabella is swept up by the love story’s drama and tragedy.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

I don’t know what I want them to do, but it isn’t Julia saying to Isabella, “Let’s go.”

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