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Alloway

American  
[al-uh-wey] / ˈæl əˌweɪ /

noun

  1. a hamlet in SW Scotland, near Ayr: birthplace of Robert Burns.


Alloway British  
/ ˈæləˌweɪ /

noun

  1. a village in Scotland, in South Ayrshire, S of Ayr: birthplace of Robert Burns

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She remembers being especially delighted by the echoes of “Jennifer’s Body” present in Alloway and Houghton’s screenplay.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

After later watching Pedretti nail her role in “You” as Love Quinn, a wealthy, charismatic chef who hides a psychopathic nature, Alloway was convinced of her star power.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The poet was heavily inspired by Ayrshire, as he was born into poverty in Alloway near Ayr.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2023

Principal Matthew Alloway said educators have noticed fewer students sleeping in class.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2023

David Watt Miller, who was buried here in 1823, was the last person baptized in the old Alloway kirk—his tombstone recording the fact.

From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 5, November, 1863 by Various