Martha

[mahr-thuh]

noun

1. the sister of Mary and Lazarus. Luke 10:38–42; John 11:1–44.

2. a female given name: from an Aramaic word meaning “lady.”

Martha

/ ˈmɑːθə /

noun

1. New Testament a sister of Mary and Lazarus, who lived at Bethany and ministered to Jesus (Luke 10:38–42). Feast day: July 29 or June 4

Example Sentences

It should disgust and alarm every adult in the country—you get a pass, Martha Stewart—even though most people have good reason to dislike Jim Comey.

From Slate

He later made waves as lead prosecutor against celebrity homemaker Martha Stewart, jailed for lying about financial misconduct in 2004.

From BBC

Minguela’s employer, Martha Franco, her son, Carlos Franco, and her nephew held “Welcome Back” balloons and flowers.

From Los Angeles Times

A popular silent reading party, co-hosted by reading club LB Bookworms, mimics a cat cafe, and according to the book club’s founder, Martha Esquivias, the event has sold out nearly every month since its debut last November.

From Los Angeles Times

Comic strips and radio were among the family’s affordable pleasures but on occasion, his mother Martha took her son to the Aero theater.

From Los Angeles Times