Anne

American  

[an] / æn /

noun

1. 1665–1714, queen of England 1702–14 (daughter of James II of England).

2. a first name, form of Anna.

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Anne British  

/ æn /

noun

1. Princess , the Princess Royal. born 1950, daughter of Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; a noted horsewoman and president of the Save the Children Fund

2. Queen. 1665–1714, queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1702–14), daughter of James II, and the last of the Stuart monarchs

3. Saint. (in Christian tradition) the mother of the Virgin Mary. Feast day: July 26 or 25

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Example Sentences

The original cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci all reprise their roles in the film, with additions to the lineup in the form of Simone Ashley and Kenneth Branagh.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Mae Anne Clarisse Bacquiano, manager of a BYD showroom in the suburbs of Manila, said foot traffic at the dealership was "at another level".

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, the film explores what happens to a family who wake up one day to find that their quaint suburban block has moved somewhere else entirely.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

At Bettiscombe Manor, home of the British fashion designer Jasper Conran, a Queen Anne house is framed by drifts of scent-laden planting schemes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

“Anyway, Lisa-Marie Anne thought it would be smart if we took some time apart. You know, to remember what it’s like to be single.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller