Maria
1 Americannoun
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Maria
Shortening of Santa Maria ( def. ).
Example Sentences
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Maria Superata, a geisha expert who has worked with them as an interpreter, explained that the show "combines all of the traditional performing arts that you can see in Japan".
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Maria Karystianou, who lost her 19-year-old daughter Marthi, said relatives had been "packed like sardines" and the spectacle was "an absolute disgrace".
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Next, they hired Roger Ridlehoover and Maria Maturano of the Land Design Project to remove the lawn and plant climate-appropriate plants.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Among the paintings is “La Maria at Honfleur,” a striking depiction of a cargo and passenger ship.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
“Our little Maria die of cholera,” said Joao.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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