horace
word
/ˈhɔɹəs/, /ˈhɔɹɪs/
HOR-uhs, HOR-is
/ˈhɒɹɪs/
HO-ris
Definition
A male first name. It is also commonly used to refer to Horace, the famous ancient Roman poet, depending on the context.
Usage & Nuances
Usually capitalized as 'Horace' because it is a proper name. As a personal name, it is uncommon in modern everyday English. In literature or history classes, 'Horace' often refers specifically to the Roman poet rather than just a person with that name.
Spanish: HoracioPortuguese (BR): HorácioPortuguese (PT): HorácioChinese (Simplified): 贺拉斯Chinese (Traditional): 賀拉斯Hindi: होरसArabic: هوراسBengali: হোরাসRussian: ГорацийJapanese: ホレスVietnamese: HoraceKorean: 호레이스Turkish: HoraceUrdu: ہورَیسIndonesian: Horace
Example Sentences
My grandfather's name was Horace.
basic
Horace is waiting outside the school.
basic
We read a poem by Horace in class.
basic
I didn't expect Horace to remember my birthday, but he did.
natural
When the professor says Horace, she usually means the Roman poet.
natural
Honestly, Horace sounds like the name of someone from an old novel.
natural