Marley
Marley (name) means a surname, and a given name transferred from it, widely associated with the reggae musician Bob Marley. Example: “They played a Marley album at the beach party.”
How to Use Marley
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname and first name, most famous today because of Bob Marley.
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They played a _____ album at the beach party.
Etymology
An English surname originally taken from a place name meaning "pleasant clearing" or "boundary clearing" in Old English.
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What does “Marley” mean?
The word “Marley” means a surname, and a given name transferred from it, widely associated with the reggae musician Bob Marley. In plain terms, a surname and first name, most famous today because of Bob Marley.
How do you pronounce “Marley”?
“Marley” is pronounced MAH-lee (/ˈmɑ(ɹ)li/ in IPA).
How do you use “Marley” in a sentence?
Here is “Marley” used in a sentence: “They played a Marley album at the beach party.”
What part of speech is “Marley”?
“Marley” is a name.
Where does the word “Marley” come from?
The word “Marley” comes from Old English. An English surname originally taken from a place name meaning "pleasant clearing" or "boundary clearing" in Old English.
Is “Marley” a common word?
“Marley” is an uncommon word in modern English.