mary

noun
UK: /ˈmeəri/
US: /ˈmeri/

  1. A female given name.

    1. My friend Mary is coming to the party tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. Mary, who has always been interested in science, is now a researcher. [ ] [ ]

  2. The mother of Jesus in Christian theology.

    1. Many churches are named after Saint Mary. [ ] [ ]
    2. Devotion to Mary is a central aspect of Catholic practice. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

marian

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mary" in English means: A female given name., The mother of Jesus in Christian theology..

The phonetic transcription of "mary" is /ˈmeəri/ in British English and /ˈmeri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mary": marian.

Example usage of "mary": "My friend Mary is coming to the party tonight.". More examples on the page.