juliet

word

/ˈdʒuɫiˌɛt/
JOO-lee-et
/ˈdʒuːliˌɛt/
JOO-lee-et

Definition

A female given name. It is also strongly associated with Shakespeare’s character Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, so it can suggest romance or tragic love in some contexts.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used simply as a person’s name and capitalized as 'Juliet'. In cultural references, 'a Juliet' can mean a romantic heroine or the girl in a love story. In the NATO phonetic alphabet, 'Juliet' is also the word for the letter J.

Example Sentences

He acted like some kind of Juliet, staring out the window and waiting for a text.

natural

On the radio, they said 'Juliet' to confirm the letter J.

natural

My cousin’s name is Juliet.

basic

In the play, Juliet is very young.

basic

Please spell Juliet with a J.

basic

She always gets called Juliet because her boyfriend is so dramatic.

natural