Bowie

American  

[boh-ee, boo-ee, boo-ee] / ˈboʊ i, ˈbu i, ˈbu i /

noun

1. James, 1799–1836, U.S. soldier and pioneer.

2. William, 1872–1940, U.S. geodesist.

3. a city in W Maryland.

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Bowie British  

noun

1. David , real name David Jones . born 1947, British rock singer, songwriter, and film actor. His recordings include "Space Oddity" (1969), The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972), Heroes (1977), Let's Dance (1983), and Heathen (2002)

2. James , known as Jim Bowie . 1796–1836, US frontiersman. A hero of the Texas Revolution against Mexico (1835–36), he died at the Battle of the Alamo

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Example Sentences

The multi-year, first-look deal will feature some of Warner’s most recognizable artists like Madonna, and the late David Bowie and Frank Sinatra — as well as contemporary pop stars like Charli Xcx and Dua Lipa.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Also played during the mission were “Under Pressure” by David Bowie and Queen and “Tokyo Drifting” by Denzel Curry and Glass Animals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The nine-song playlist for Nasa's Artemis II has been made available on Spotify, and includes other artists such as John Legend, Queen and David Bowie.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“Don’t want to be a richer man,” David Bowie sings in his classic 1970s tune, Changes.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Grandma has a great passion for David Bowie.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson