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Presley
PREHS-lee
Presley (name) means an English surname, most famously associated with the singer Elvis Presley. Example: “Fans still visit Graceland, the home of the Presley family.”
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An English surname, most famously associated with the singer Elvis Presley.
"Fans still visit Graceland, the home of the Presley family."
How to use Presley
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname, best known worldwide because of Elvis Presley.
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Etymology
A variant of the surname Priestley, from Old English preost ("priest") and leah ("clearing, meadow").
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What does “Presley” mean?
The word “Presley” means an English surname, most famously associated with the singer Elvis Presley. In plain terms, a surname, best known worldwide because of Elvis Presley.
How do you pronounce “Presley”?
“Presley” is pronounced PREHS-lee (/ˈpɹɛsli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Presley” in a sentence?
Here is “Presley” used in a sentence: “Fans still visit Graceland, the home of the Presley family.”
What part of speech is “Presley”?
“Presley” is a name.
Where does the word “Presley” come from?
The word “Presley” comes from Old English. A variant of the surname Priestley, from Old English preost ("priest") and leah ("clearing, meadow").
Is “Presley” a common word?
“Presley” is an uncommon word in modern English.
