sheila
noun
a girl or young woman.
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sheila
1 American
[shee-luh]
/ ˈʃi lə /
noun
Australian Slang.
Sheila
2
American
[shee-luh]
/ ˈʃi lə /
noun
sheila
British
/ ˈʃiːlə /
noun
Etymology
Origin of sheila
Special use of proper name
Example Sentences
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Rachel's a beaut-looking sheila, and she's fairly serious about acting, but what can you do with a script like that?
From Time Magazine Archive
Scotland's chief veterinary officer Sheila Voas has urged farmers to get their sheep and cattle vaccinated - but some vets are finding the treatment is in short supply.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Sheila Stotts brush: “Feels great on the scalp.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
So was Sheila, his mother, and he loves that because he's given his mother everything she didn't have.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
While firefighters were able to reach Paul and Sheila inside the Mohican Road home, the couple succumbed to smoke inhalation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Bobby I'm not telling Sheila what to do.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
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