Notre Dame

[ noh-truh deym, dahm, noh-ter ]

noun

1. Also called Notre Dame de Paris [naw-t, r, uh, d, a, m d, uh, p, a, -, ree], a famous early gothic cathedral in Paris (started 1163).
2. the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus.

Notre Dame

/ nɔtrə dam; ˈnɒtrə; ˈnəʊtrə ˈdɑːm /

noun

1. the early Gothic cathedral of Paris, on the Île de la Cité: built between 1163 and 1257

Word History and Origins

Origin of Notre Dame¹

< French: our lady

Example Sentences

Notre Dame hasn’t lost since it was upset by Northern Illinois in early September.

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Chargers defensive line coach Mike Elston and safeties coach Chris O’Leary, who both coached at Notre Dame during Hart’s career, knew the 6-foot-2, 207-pound prospect brought unique and necessary toughness to the position and lobbied for him in the scouting process before the Chargers drafted him in the fifth round.

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The rookie from Notre Dame is facing the most difficult matchups of his NFL career since injuries elevated him into the starting lineup.

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After switching from receiver to cornerback at Notre Dame, Hart always lobbied to cover the opposing team’s best receiving threat.

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Hamiley Arenas of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame is the daughter of former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas, whose son, Alijah, is the top player at Chatsworth.

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