name
Uncommon
Dora
DOR-uh
Dora (name) means a female given name, often short for Dorothy or Theodora. Example: “Dora waved goodbye as the train pulled away.”
name
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A female given name, often short for Dorothy or Theodora.
"Dora waved goodbye as the train pulled away."
noun
1
In the game of mahjong, a bonus tile that adds extra points to a winning hand.
"Drawing an extra dora tile boosted the value of her hand significantly."
How to use Dora
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA girl's name; also a scoring term in mahjong.
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Word forms
- Plural
- doras
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_____ waved goodbye as the train pulled away.
Etymology
A diminutive of Dorothy in use since the early 1800s, from Ancient Greek doron, "gift."
Class of 1800
Dora joined the language around 1800.
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What does “Dora” mean?
The word “Dora” means a female given name, often short for Dorothy or Theodora. In plain terms, a girl's name; also a scoring term in mahjong.
How do you pronounce “Dora”?
“Dora” is pronounced DOR-uh (/ˈdoɹ.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dora” in a sentence?
Here is “Dora” used in a sentence: “Dora waved goodbye as the train pulled away.”
What part of speech is “Dora”?
Depending on how it is used, “Dora” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Dora” come from?
The word “Dora” dates back to around 1800 and comes from Ancient Greek. A diminutive of Dorothy in use since the early 1800s, from Ancient Greek doron, "gift.".
Is “Dora” a common word?
“Dora” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Dora” have?
“Dora” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name, often short for Dorothy or Theodora.
