Margaret

American  

[mahr-guh-rit, -grit] / ˈmɑr gə rɪt, -grɪt /

noun

1. a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “pearl.”

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Margaret British  

/ ˈmɑːɡrət /

noun

1. called the Maid of Norway. ?1282–90, queen of Scotland (1286–90); daughter of Eric II of Norway. Her death while sailing to England to marry the future Edward II led Edward I to declare dominion over Scotland

2. 1353–1412, queen of Sweden (1388–1412) and regent of Norway and Denmark (1380–1412), who united the three countries under her rule

3. Princess. 1930–2002, younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Example Sentences

Gritting her teeth, Margaret told the BBC she felt "instant anger" when she saw the posts.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

"Since Margaret Reed Lewis first sketched mitochondrial pearling in 1915, it has largely been dismissed as an anomaly linked to cellular stress," says Landoni.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Above are outfits Elizabeth wore to the 1960 wedding of her sister, Princess Margaret.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Tell me about your knowledge of Margaret Atwood’s universe.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“Good evening, Lady Constance,” she called out cheerfully when she spotted the lady standing next to Margaret at the front door.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood