joyce
word
/ˈdʒɔɪs/
joys
/ˈdʒɔɪs/
joys
Definition
A given name, usually for a person. It is commonly used as a female first name in modern English, though it can also refer to a surname.
Usage & Nuances
Use it like other proper names: usually without an article and with capital J ('Joyce'). In context, it may refer to a specific person, and in literary contexts it can also refer to the writer James Joyce.
Spanish: Joyce (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Joyce (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Joyce (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 乔伊斯（人名）Chinese (Traditional): 喬伊斯（人名）Hindi: जॉयस (व्यक्तिनाम)Arabic: جويس (اسم علم)Bengali: জয়েসRussian: ДжойсJapanese: ジョイスVietnamese: JoyceKorean: 조이스Turkish: JoyceUrdu: جویسIndonesian: Joyce
Example Sentences
Joyce is my new teacher.
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I met Joyce at the bus stop.
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This book was written by Joyce.
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Have you heard from Joyce lately?
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Ask Joyce—she probably knows the answer.
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Everyone was waiting for Joyce to arrive before dinner started.
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