belle

¹

[ bel ]

noun

1. a woman or girl admired for her beauty and charm.
2. the most beautiful, charming, or engaging woman or girl among a number:

   the belle of the ball.

Belle

²

[ bel ]

noun

1. a first name, form of Bella.

belle

/ bɛl /

noun

1. a beautiful girl or woman
2. the most attractive or admired girl or woman at a place, function, etc (esp in the phrase the belle of the ball )

Word History and Origins

Origin of belle¹

1615–25; < French; Old French bele < Latin bella, feminine of bellus fine, good-looking. See beau

Word History and Origins

Origin of belle¹

C17: from French, feminine of beau

Example Sentences

Molly Belle Wright plays the young Beth, but it’s the indispensable Judy Greer who hoists this project on her back and carries it.

From Los Angeles Times

Sometimes we’ll go closer to church to Harold & Belle’s, which is New Orleans-style food.

From Los Angeles Times

Camarillo principal Matt La Belle, whose school was closed Thursday, said staff and students have been directly affected by the fires.

From Los Angeles Times

Several Camarillo players might not make scheduled practice on Thursday because they were evacuated from their homes Wednesday, La Belle said.

From Los Angeles Times

The board's executive director Kristen Brinson Belle said in a statement the state will “do everything possible to ensure every eligible North Carolina voter can cast their ballot.”

From Salon