Notre Dame

American  

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

noun

1. Also called Notre Dame de Paris.  a famous early gothic cathedral in Paris (started 1163).

2. the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus.

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Notre Dame British  

/ nɔtrə dam, ˈnɒtrə, ˈnəʊtrə ˈdɑːm /

noun

1. 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

The risk will remain if a spending cap isn’t implemented, Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua testified Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

She watched as Ryan and the Tiger defense allowed three quick goals in the opening minutes and Notre Dame sprinted to a 3-0 lead.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“You have that sense of authenticity, like a friend is talking to you,” said Emma Briant, a professor at Notre Dame University’s Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society who studies propaganda.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Norco was seeded No. 1 in the tournament but lost to Notre Dame 4-0 during pool play.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Down the river was Notre Dame squatting against the night sky.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway