Definitions

1. noun

In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the young daughter of Lord and Lady Capulet; a female given name.

“The character of Juliet in Romeo and Juliet is a tragic heroine.”

2. proper noun

A place in Verona, Italy, associated with Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet.

“The Juliet balcony is a famous landmark in Verona.”

3. proper noun

A ship operated by the United States Navy, known for being the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

“The USS Juliett (SS 527) is a historic submarine.”

4. proper noun

A constellation in the southern sky.

“The constellation Juliet is visible from the southern hemisphere.”