Ann

¹

[ an ]

noun

1. Cape Ann, a rocky, scenic peninsula in northeastern Massachusetts, extending into the Atlantic Ocean.
2. a first name, form of Anna.

ann.

²

abbreviation for

1. annals.
2. annuity.
3. years.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ann¹

From the Latin word annī

Example Sentences

But Jay Sandrich, the veteran director of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” who helmed the pilot, worried that viewers would think “she’s Sue Ann in another guise,” White told The Times in 2009.

From Los Angeles Times

In 1973, White was cast in the first of two signature roles: “Happy Homemaker” Sue Ann Nivens on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.”

From Los Angeles Times

A poll conducted by Ann Bisconti, a scientist and nuclear public opinion expert, found that 74% of people who said they felt very well informed strongly favored the use of nuclear energy in the U.S., whereas only 6% who felt not at all informed supported it.

From Los Angeles Times

Many others have spoken for their affection for the ship - but for Mairi Ann Macdonald, it holds a particularly special place in her heart.

From BBC

One chilly afternoon in November 1941, Ann White found an odd letter in her mailbox from an astronomy professor who wanted to meet.

From National Geographic Kids