doris
word
/ˈdɑɹəs/, /ˈdɑɹɪs/, /ˈdɔɹəs/, /ˈdɔɹɪs/
DOR-is
/ˈdɒɹɪs/, /ˈdɔːɹɪs/
DO-ris
Definition
A female given name. It is used as a person's name, not as a common vocabulary word.
Usage & Nuances
Usually capitalized as 'Doris'. Since it is a proper name, it normally does not take an article and is used to identify a specific person. Pronunciation can vary slightly by accent.
Spanish: Doris (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Doris (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Doris (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 多丽丝（人名）Chinese (Traditional): 多麗絲（人名）Hindi: डोरिस (व्यक्तिनाम)Arabic: دوريس (اسم علم)Bengali: ডরিসRussian: ДорисJapanese: ドリスVietnamese: DorisKorean: 도리스Turkish: DorisUrdu: ڈوریسIndonesian: Doris
Example Sentences
This is Doris.
basic
Doris is my teacher.
basic
I called Doris yesterday.
basic
Have you seen Doris today, or is she working from home?
natural
Tell Doris I’ll send the file after lunch.
natural
I didn’t expect Doris to remember my birthday, but she did.
natural