Monroe

[ muhn-roh ]

noun

1. Harriet, 1861?–1936, U.S. editor and poet.
2. James, 1758–1831, 5th president of the U.S. 1817–25.
3. Marilyn Norma Jean Baker or Mortenson, 1926–62, U.S. film actress.
4. William Smith BillThe Father of Bluegrass, 1911–96, U.S. musician, singer, and songwriter.
5. a city in N Louisiana.
6. a city in SE Michigan, on Lake Erie.
7. a town in SW Connecticut.
8. a city in S North Carolina.
9. a town in S Wisconsin.
10. Fort. Fort Monroe.
11. a male given name.

Monroe

/ mənˈrəʊ /

noun

1. MonroeJames17581831MUSPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: head of state James. 1758–1831, US statesman; fifth president of the US (1817–25). He promulgated the Monroe Doctrine (1823)
2. MonroeMarilyn19261962FUSFILMS AND TV: actress Marilyn, born Norma Jeane Mortenson. later Norma Jeane Baker , sometimes spelled Norma Jean , 1926–62, US film actress. Her films include Niagara (1952), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), and Some Like It Hot (1959)

Example Sentences

He described the connections between bluegrass figurehead Bill Monroe and celebrated American songwriter John Prine.

From Los Angeles Times

Her father worked in television and on the Marilyn Monroe film “Ladies of the Chorus.”

From Los Angeles Times

It was also the site where Marilyn Monroe infamously sang “Happy Birthday” to President Kennedy.

From Los Angeles Times

At a time when interracial marriage was banned, Johnson treated her as his wife: They attended church together and hosted formal galas at their farm for the Marquis de Lafayette and former President James Monroe.

From Los Angeles Times

More than 250 items previously belonging to Marilyn Monroe will be exhibited in the UK for the first time.

From BBC