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Knowles

nohlz

Knowles (name) means an English surname, most associated with the Knowles family of musicians including Beyonce. Example: “Beyonce Knowles became one of the best-selling music artists of all time.”

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An English surname, most associated with the Knowles family of musicians including Beyonce.

"Beyonce Knowles became one of the best-selling music artists of all time."

Word forms

Knowleses plural

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Etymology

Topographic surname for someone who lived at the top of a hill, from a genitive or plural form of Middle English knol (“hilltop, hillock”).

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for Knowles

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Knowles” mean?

The word “Knowles” means an English surname, most associated with the Knowles family of musicians including Beyonce.

How do you pronounce “Knowles”?

“Knowles” is pronounced nohlz (/noʊlz/ in IPA).

How do you use “Knowles” in a sentence?

Here is “Knowles” used in a sentence: “Beyonce Knowles became one of the best-selling music artists of all time.”

What part of speech is “Knowles”?

“Knowles” is a name.

Is “Knowles” a common word?

“Knowles” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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