noun
Uncommon
Dubois
doo-BOYZ
Dubois (noun) means a surname of French origin. Example: “W.E.B. Du Bois was a leading American scholar and civil rights activist.”
noun
1
A surname of French origin.
"W.E.B. Du Bois was a leading American scholar and civil rights activist."
How to use Dubois
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA French surname, also the name of several towns in the United States.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Duboises
Etymology
Borrowed from French Dubois, literally "of the woods".
Rhymes for Dubois
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What does “Dubois” mean?
The word “Dubois” means a surname of French origin. In plain terms, a French surname, also the name of several towns in the United States.
How do you pronounce “Dubois”?
“Dubois” is pronounced doo-BOYZ (/duˈbɔɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dubois” in a sentence?
Here is “Dubois” used in a sentence: “W.E.B. Du Bois was a leading American scholar and civil rights activist.”
What part of speech is “Dubois”?
“Dubois” is a noun.
Where does the word “Dubois” come from?
The word “Dubois” comes from French. Borrowed from French Dubois, literally "of the woods".
Is “Dubois” a common word?
“Dubois” is an uncommon word in modern English.
