name

Winfrey

Winfrey (name) means a surname, most famously associated with American media figure Oprah Winfrey. Example: “The talk show made her as famous as Winfrey herself.”

name

A surname, most famously associated with American media figure Oprah Winfrey.

"The talk show made her as famous as Winfrey herself."

How to use Winfrey

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surname, best known today through Oprah Winfrey.

Word forms

Winfreys plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “Winfrey” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

The talk show made her as famous as _____ herself.

Etymology

From a medieval variant of the name Winfred.

Rhymes for Winfrey

key hey bey dey ley grey they joey whey obey prey abbey

See all rhymes for Winfrey →

Frequently asked questions

What does “Winfrey” mean?

The word “Winfrey” means a surname, most famously associated with American media figure Oprah Winfrey. In plain terms, a surname, best known today through Oprah Winfrey.

How do you use “Winfrey” in a sentence?

Here is “Winfrey” used in a sentence: “The talk show made her as famous as Winfrey herself.”

What part of speech is “Winfrey”?

“Winfrey” is a name.

What is the meaning of Winfrey?

"Winfrey" (name) means a surname, most famously associated with American media figure Oprah Winfrey.