Notre Dame

American

[noh-truh deym, dahm, noh-ter] / ˌnoʊ trə ˈdeɪm, ˈdɑm, ˌnoʊ tər /

noun

Also called Notre Dame de Paris. a famous early gothic cathedral in Paris (started 1163).
the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus.

Notre Dame British

/ nɔtrə dam, ˈnɒtrə, ˈnəʊtrə ˈdɑːm /

noun

the early Gothic cathedral of Paris, on the Île de la Cité: built between 1163 and 1257

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Etymology

Origin of Notre Dame

< French: our lady

Example Sentences

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Sherman Oaks Notre Dame came in second for the second straight year in 41 flat.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Shortstop Jake Waco, who transferred from Sherman Oaks Notre Dame last season, has been effective as a fielder and hitter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

All three Notre Dame hitters struck out in first inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Defending state champion high jumper JJ Harel from Sherman Oaks Notre Dame will compete even though he only recently returned to full-time practice.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

It was late when he checked in and I was already up on my bed like Quasimodo guarding Notre Dame.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

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