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Alloway

American  
[al-uh-wey] / ˈæl əˌweɪ /

noun

  1. a hamlet in SW Scotland, near Ayr: birthplace of Robert Burns.


Alloway British  
/ ˈæləˌweɪ /

noun

  1. a village in Scotland, in South Ayrshire, S of Ayr: birthplace of Robert Burns

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It’s clear that “Forbidden Fruits” director and co-writer Meredith Alloway has marinated in plenty of ’90s teen movies and the kitschy pop-culture ephemera of that era.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

But in Pedretti’s new “Forbidden Fruits,” a horror-comedy directed by Meredith Alloway making her feature debut and produced by “Jennifer’s Body” screenwriter Diablo Cody, the actor shines in all-new soapy splendor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Principal Matthew Alloway said educators have noticed fewer students sleeping in class.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2023

However, the poet - who was born in Alloway in Ayrshire and died in nearby Dumfries - still made his mark during his time at Ellisland.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2022

"What does Miss Ida mean?" inquired Alloway, smilingly, of her sister.

From The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews by Lunettes, Henry