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Marlow
MAHR-loh
Marlow (name) means a town on the River Thames in Buckinghamshire, England. Example: “They rowed a stretch of the Thames near Marlow.”
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A town on the River Thames in Buckinghamshire, England.
"They rowed a stretch of the Thames near Marlow."
How to use Marlow
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name of an English riverside town, also used as a surname.
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Word forms
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- Marlows
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Etymology
From Old English words meaning "lake" and "hill" — a hill by a pool or lake.
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What does “Marlow” mean?
The word “Marlow” means a town on the River Thames in Buckinghamshire, England. In plain terms, the name of an English riverside town, also used as a surname.
How do you pronounce “Marlow”?
“Marlow” is pronounced MAHR-loh (/ˈmɑɹloʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Marlow” in a sentence?
Here is “Marlow” used in a sentence: “They rowed a stretch of the Thames near Marlow.”
What part of speech is “Marlow”?
“Marlow” is a name.
Where does the word “Marlow” come from?
The word “Marlow” comes from Old English. From Old English words meaning "lake" and "hill" — a hill by a pool or lake.
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