Definition of Nee

born with this name usually before getting married

Examples of Nee in a sentence

Harriet Tubman, nee Araminta Ross, helped slaves escape to the North using the Underground Railroad.  🔊

Ms. Phillips, nee Rodgers, was our teacher before she got married to John Phillips during the summer.  🔊

The Sampson Building was named after John Sampson and his wife, Henrietta Sampson, nee Taylor.  🔊

“Investigate the background of our suspect, Sally Watkins,” explained the detective, “nee Smith.”  🔊

In order to not be confused with another celebrity, Katy Perry, nee Hudson, changed her name before making it big.  🔊

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