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. James. 1758–1831, US statesman; fifth president of the US (1817–25). He promulgated the Monroe Doctrine (1823)

2. 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

The premise of Billy Wilder’s critically acclaimed 1959 comedy, “Some Like It Hot,” starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, is almost as famous as its stars.

From Los Angeles Times

The voter information search of the Florida Department of State reveals that Sweeney registered as a Republican in Monroe County, Florida.

From Salon

The very first Virginia congressional maps in 1788 were drawn to ensure that James Madison, the Federalist candidate, would face James Monroe, an anti-Federalist, who would, it was thought, win.

From Salon

Otherwise, Anderson holds her own, cooing her one-liners with the kittenish candor of Marilyn Monroe.

From Los Angeles Times

This was just five years after the tragic death of Marilyn Monroe — one of Mansfield’s notable silver-screen inspirations — and in the time since her death, Monroe had jettisoned from famous to infamous.

From Salon