noun Uncommon

dossier

DOS-ee-ay

Dossier (noun) means a collection of documents gathered together on a particular person, case, or subject. Example: “The detective built a thick dossier on the suspect over several months.”

noun

A collection of documents gathered together on a particular person, case, or subject.

"The detective built a thick dossier on the suspect over several months."

"HR keeps a dossier of every employee's performance reviews."

How to use dossier

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA file or folder of detailed information collected about someone or something.

Common pairings

build a dossier compile a dossier secret dossier

Word forms

dossiers plural

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Etymology

Borrowed directly from French dossier.

Origin: French

Rhymes for dossier

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dossier” mean?

The word “dossier” means a collection of documents gathered together on a particular person, case, or subject. In plain terms, a file or folder of detailed information collected about someone or something.

How do you pronounce “dossier”?

“Dossier” is pronounced DOS-ee-ay (/ˈdɔs.jeɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “dossier” in a sentence?

Here is “dossier” used in a sentence: “The detective built a thick dossier on the suspect over several months.”

What part of speech is “dossier”?

“Dossier” is a noun.

Where does the word “dossier” come from?

The word “dossier” comes from French. Borrowed directly from French dossier.

Is “dossier” a common word?

“Dossier” is an uncommon word in modern English.