Isabella

[ iz-uh-bel-uh ]

noun

1. ( Isabella, or the Pot of Basil ),a narrative poem (1820) by John Keats.

Isabella

¹

/ ˌɪzəˈbɛlə; ˈɪzəˌbɛl /

noun

1. 1. a greyish-yellow colour
   2. AlsoIsabellineˌɪzəˈbɛliːn ( as adjective )

      an Isabella mohair coat

Isabella

²

/ ˌɪzəˈbɛlə /

noun

1. Isabella16921766FSpanishItalianMISC: wife of Philip V original name Elizabeth Farnese. 1692–1766, second wife (1714–46) of Philip V of Spain and mother of Charles III of Spain

Word History and Origins

Origin of Isabella¹

C17: from the name Isabella ; original reference uncertain

Example Sentences

He stepped away from his TV duties for about two weeks late last year after his daughter, Isabella, 20, was diagnosed with brain cancer.

From Los Angeles Times

Teammate Isabella, also 11, said of Ms Hodges: "The fact that she is making time for us and getting us the stuff is so nice."

From BBC

Meanwhile, Isabella Rossellini, who plays a watchful nun in “Conclave,” has appeared in two films that Tucci directed, including his beloved “Big Night.”

From Los Angeles Times

Miss Gardner said Gleason-Mitchell was in a relationship with Isabella's father at the time.

From BBC

A prosecuting barrister told jurors that Isabella was living with Ms Gleason-Mitchell and Mr Jeff, who were a couple at the time, and the child was the daughter of Thomas Wheildon.

From BBC