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sheila

1 American  
[shee-luh] / ˈʃi lə /

noun

Australian Slang.

  1. a girl or young woman.

Sheila 2 American  
[shee-luh] / ˈʃi lə /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Celia.

sheila British  
/ ˈʃiːlə /

noun

  1. old-fashioned an informal word for girl woman

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Etymology

Origin of sheila

Special use of proper name

Example Sentences

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I studied off and on with Sheila for a few years.

From The Wall Street Journal

I met Sheila Gray, a leading acting teacher, through a restaurant colleague.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2014, Tommy Schaefer was on holiday in Bali with his then-girlfriend Heather Mack and her mother Sheila von Wiese-Mack.

From BBC

"I was thrust into this situation, but I take full responsibility for everything I have done and I hope Sheila's family finds peace."

From BBC

"I was pushed into the situation but I do take full responsibility for everything that I’ve done and I wish the family of Sheila peace."

From Barron's

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