American English pronunciation

How to pronounce monroe

IPA transcription: [mən'ɹoʊ]

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Noun

  • United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)

  • 5th President of the United States; author of the Monroe Doctrine (1758-1831)

  • a town of southeast Michigan on Lake Erie

  • a town in north central Louisiana

Usage examples

  • DiMaggio is also widely known for his marriage and lifelong devotion to Marilyn Monroe.
  • Its county seat is Monroeville.
  • He met Custer in Monroe, Michigan, and they became close personal friends.
  • Marilyn Monroe passed away in nineteen-sixty-two.
  • The county was named for James Monroe, fifth President of the United States.
  • West Monroe is a separate municipality from Monroe.
  • He directed an Arthur Miller play when Miller was married to Marilyn Monroe.
  • He has three grown children: Samson, Gillian, and Monroe.
  • The following cities operate their own schools: Baker, Bogalusa, Central, Monroe, and Zachary.
  • The media coverage surrounding Marilyn Monroe's iconic scene fueled the emerging Japanese craze.