Word
jeanette
Phoneticsjeanette
/dʒəˈnɛt/
Definition
n. a female given name. It is a French-style version of the name Jane or Jean.
n. a female given name of French origin, serving as a diminutive of Jeanne.
Examples
“Jeanette is joining us for dinner tonight.”
“The author dedicated her first novel to Jeanette, her childhood mentor and friend.”
“While the name Jeanette saw a peak in popularity during the mid-twentieth century, it remains a classic choice for parents seeking a traditional name with a French flair.”
Examples
simple
“Jeanette is joining us for dinner tonight.”
contextual
“The author dedicated her first novel to Jeanette, her childhood mentor and friend.”
complex
“While the name Jeanette saw a peak in popularity during the mid-twentieth century, it remains a classic choice for parents seeking a traditional name with a French flair.”
Usage
As a proper noun, it is always capitalised.
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