A female given name from the Germanic languages.
matilda
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for matilda.
Editorial note
That some people discriminated against her doesn't mean she is an example of the Matilda effect.
Quick take
A female given name from the Germanic languages.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of matilda gathered in one view.
(Australia, historical) A swag or bluey carried by a swagman or swagwoman.
(Australia) A bundle of possessions, often tied up in a sack; a swag.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for matilda.
noun
A female given name from the Germanic languages.
noun
(Australia, historical) A swag or bluey carried by a swagman or swagwoman.
noun
(Australia) A bundle of possessions, often tied up in a sack; a swag.
noun
(UK, military, historical) Either of two British infantry tanks in use during World War II, the Infantry Tank Mark I or Infantry Tank Mark II.
Example sentences
That some people discriminated against her doesn't mean she is an example of the Matilda effect.
There is a sign outside their original office (not the new ones) on Matilda which states this.
That ability notwithstanding Waltzing Matilda remains the unofficial national anthem for many reasons not least an abundance of sheep.
> The Timeline series profiles a few of the women whom it describes as prime examples of the Matilda effect, including Dr.
Harry potter Matilda - are you sure there’s no legal risk here?
I also like to remind them how, being creeped out by Aunt Matilda putting microphones and keyloggers all over, at least Aunt Matilda [most likely] has better interests for you at heart.
The symphonic tours and Matilda would stand as his magnum opii.
I was talking about King Henry V and his wife, Matilda of England.
Or is it Matilda getting the Hainan goods?
Donald and Melania Trump appear in the film Zoolander (2001) with male model manager Maury Ballstein and journalist Matilda Jeffries.
Readers who bought electronic versions of the writer’s books, such as Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, before the controversial updates have discovered their copies have now been changed.
It's not the right's fault that I now have to wonder if a given copy of Matilda is as it was written or if it's been 'sanitized'.
Quote examples
Being a fan of BFG and Matilda, I accidentally ended up picked up Roald Dahl's "Skin" (his adult short stories collection) when I spotted it as a preteen in my school library.
“There’s a sucker born every minute, and we’re gonna take ‘em for all they got” - Harry Wormwood in Matilda At least in the book/movie(s) Harry Wormwood faces consequences.
Proper noun examples
It's the difference between growing up in a family like Roald Dahl's 'Matilda' and in a family that encourages growth.
That level of concentration...not really ever seeing the grey, but perhaps objects behind me in the room flying around Matilda-style.
There's a good sized grocery store on Maude and Matilda.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use matilda in a sentence?
That some people discriminated against her doesn't mean she is an example of the Matilda effect.
What does matilda mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages.
What part of speech is matilda?
matilda is commonly used as noun.