proper noun
Cowley
KOW-lee
Cowley (proper noun) means a place name used for several towns and suburbs in England, Canada, the US, and Australia, and also a surname. Example: “He grew up in Cowley, a suburb of Oxford.”
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A place name used for several towns and suburbs in England, Canada, the US, and Australia, and also a surname.
"He grew up in Cowley, a suburb of Oxford."
How to use Cowley
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place name and surname, most famously the Oxford suburb known for its car factory.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From Old English elements meaning either "cow" or "coal" plus leah ("woodland clearing"), depending on the specific place.
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What does “Cowley” mean?
The word “Cowley” means a place name used for several towns and suburbs in England, Canada, the US, and Australia, and also a surname. In plain terms, a place name and surname, most famously the Oxford suburb known for its car factory.
How do you pronounce “Cowley”?
“Cowley” is pronounced KOW-lee (/ˈkaʊli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cowley” in a sentence?
Here is “Cowley” used in a sentence: “He grew up in Cowley, a suburb of Oxford.”
What part of speech is “Cowley”?
“Cowley” is a proper noun.
Where does the word “Cowley” come from?
The word “Cowley” comes from Old English. From Old English elements meaning either "cow" or "coal" plus leah ("woodland clearing"), depending on the specific place.
