Margaret

American  

[mahr-guh-rit, -grit] / ˈmɑr gə rɪt, -grɪt /

noun

1. a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “pearl.”

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Margaret British  

/ ˈmɑːɡrət /

noun

1. called the Maid of Norway. ?1282–90, queen of Scotland (1286–90); daughter of Eric II of Norway. Her death while sailing to England to marry the future Edward II led Edward I to declare dominion over Scotland

2. 1353–1412, queen of Sweden (1388–1412) and regent of Norway and Denmark (1380–1412), who united the three countries under her rule

3. Princess. 1930–2002, younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Example Sentences

“He’s obviously a high-powered person, and people can multitask, but there is at least the potential for some divided loyalties,” said Margaret Engel, founding partner at pay-consultancy Compensation Advisory Partners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The first full-service restaurant was opened in Anaheim by founders Carl and Margaret Karcher a few years later.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

In any case, Margaret is not convinced McCulloch will change his ways after he is released - if anything she says he will "no doubt end up back inside".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

"Since Margaret Reed Lewis first sketched mitochondrial pearling in 1915, it has largely been dismissed as an anomaly linked to cellular stress," says Landoni.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

“I wouldn’t disagree, my lady,” Margaret replied diplomatically, for who would dare contradict Lady Constance?

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood