Definitions

1. proper noun

A feminine given name, especially one derived from the Latin ‘Maria’, meaning ‘bitter’ or ‘wished-for child’.

“She was named Maria after her great-grandmother.”

2. noun

A type of cocktail made with rum, lime juice, and ginger beer, often served in a copper mug.

“I ordered a Maria at the beachside bar.”

3. noun

A type of geological feature, similar to a sea cave or a rock arch, often formed by the erosive action of waves.

“The tourists marveled at the Maria, a stunning rock formation on the coast.”