Doris

¹

[ dawr-is, dohr-, dor- ]

noun

1. Classical Mythology. the wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids.
2. a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “bountiful.”

Doris

²

[ dawr-is, dohr-, dor- ]

noun

1. an ancient region in central Greece: the earliest home of the Dorians.
2. a region in SW Asia Minor, on the coast of Caria: Dorian settlements.

doris

¹

/ ˈdɒrɪs /

noun

1. slang.
   a woman

Doris

²

/ ˈdɒrɪs /

noun

1. a small landlocked area north of the Gulf of Corinth. Traditionally regarded as the home of the Dorians, it was perhaps settled by some of them during their southward migration
2. the coastal area of Caria in SW Asia Minor, settled by Dorians

Doris

³

/ ˈdɒrɪs /

noun

1. Greek myth a sea nymph

Word History and Origins

Origin of Doris¹

C20: from the girl's name Doris

Example Sentences

Caelan Doris says being named captain for Ireland's autumn internationals is an "enormous honour".

From BBC

Former INS commissioner Doris Meissner, in an interview with Salon, noted similar issues that a second Trump administration would face, citing three problematic categories.

From Salon

It also shows Harris “as a president would be prepared to put her own leadership stamp on” immigration reform, said Doris Meissner, director of the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Doris' message certainly seemed unlikely when Ireland had a scrum on their own 22-metre line with 90 seconds remaining.

From BBC

Doris Burke has been a mentor to many female analysts and announcers.

From Seattle Times