Joyce

[jois]

noun

1. James (Augustine Aloysius), 1882–1941, Irish novelist.

2. William Lord Haw-Haw, 1906–46, U.S. and English Nazi propagandist in Germany.

3. a female or male given name: from a French word meaning “joy.”

Joyce

/ dʒɔɪs /

noun

1. James ( Augustine Aloysius ). 1882–1941, Irish novelist and short-story writer. He profoundly influenced the development of the modern novel by his use of complex narrative techniques, esp stream of consciousness and parody, and of compound and coined words. His works include the novels Ulysses (1922) and Finnegans Wake (1939) and the short stories Dubliners (1914)

2. William, known as Lord Haw-Haw. 1906–46, British broadcaster of Nazi propaganda to Britain, who was executed for treason

Example Sentences

Elizabeth, a former spy, is grieving her husband; psychiatrist Ibrahim is counseling an ex-con; while Joyce is busy with her daughter’s wedding.

From Los Angeles Times

Joyce said the city hasn’t yet been given any insight into the federal government’s plans for the base.

From Los Angeles Times

He has the faulty gene that causes the disease, as did his dad, Fred, and his grandmother, Joyce.

From BBC

However, there are 15 other candidates, including another former president, and the country's only female head of state, Joyce Banda.

From BBC

Another former president, Joyce Banda – the country's only female head of state – is also running again.

From BBC