mary

[US]/'mɛəri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a female given name, Mary.

Phrases & Collocations

Mary Poppins

Mary Jane

Bloody Mary

Maryland

virgin mary

mary magdalene

mary kay

little mary

mary stuart

typhoid mary

Example Sentences

Mary is a talented musician.

She invited Mary to her birthday party.

Mary enjoys reading books in her free time.

They went to the park with Mary.

Mary is known for her kindness and generosity.

Mary and John are good friends.

Mary's birthday is coming up soon.

They decided to name their daughter Mary.

Mary always helps others in need.

Mary and her sister are very close.

Real-world Examples

One of the most common American football idioms is " a Hail Mary" .

Source: VOA Slow English - Word Stories

All right, Manny, this is a real hail mary.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir.

Source: Bill Gates on Reading

Venice turned to the Spirit of Mother Mary for deliverance.

Source: Vacation Travel City Guide (Video Version)

Yes, virgin Mary, I did open that door.

Source: 101 Children's English Stories

'Ey, Lady Mary's in for a surprise.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 1

Um. M-Mary, can I tell you something?

Source: Mary and Max Original Soundtrack

And Enderby Comprehensive and Saint Mary's not much more, about 10%.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

He was suspected of stealing Mary's watch.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

Is it William and Mary, Harvard, Rutgers or Princeton?

Source: CNN Listening Compilation May 2013

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