name
Gilroy
Gilroy (name) means a surname, and the name of a city in California known for growing garlic. Example: “Gilroy, California, calls itself the "Garlic Capital of the World".”
name
1
A surname, and the name of a city in California known for growing garlic.
"Gilroy, California, calls itself the "Garlic Capital of the World"."
How to use Gilroy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname; also a well-known California city.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like Gilroy.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- Gilroys
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
_____, California, calls itself the "Garlic Capital of the World".
Etymology
From an Irish phrase meaning "servant of the red-haired lad".
Rhymes for Gilroy
See all rhymes for Gilroy →Frequently asked questions
What does “Gilroy” mean?
The word “Gilroy” means a surname, and the name of a city in California known for growing garlic. In plain terms, a surname; also a well-known California city.
How do you use “Gilroy” in a sentence?
Here is “Gilroy” used in a sentence: “Gilroy, California, calls itself the "Garlic Capital of the World".”
What part of speech is “Gilroy”?
“Gilroy” is a name.
Where does the word “Gilroy” come from?
The word “Gilroy” comes from Irish. From an Irish phrase meaning "servant of the red-haired lad".
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include Gilroy:
