Chloe
Americannoun
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the lover of Daphnis in a Greek pastoral romance.
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a female given name.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Chloe
< Greek chlóē young green vegetation, akin to chlōrós chlor- 1
Example Sentences
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Garrett is new here, but he said his father is from L.A., as is his girlfriend, Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
But Chloe found that she was growing increasingly anxious about leaving the house and was unsure about her next steps.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
North Carolina scoring dynamo Chloe Humphrey is already a history-making star for the women’s game.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
That wall, says Chloe Humphrey, “has seen every part of me.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
I swored to Mrs. Chloe we’d get her out!”
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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