Definitions

1. noun

a feminine given name, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which is thought to mean pure or chaste.

“Her parents named her Catherine in honor of her grandmother.”

2. proper noun

a place or location, such as Catherine Island or Catherine, Ontario, Canada

“Catherine, a small town in Ontario, Canada, is known for its beautiful parks.”

3. noun

a type of pearl necklace, often worn for formal occasions.

“She wore a beautiful catherine around her neck to the wedding.”