Harlow

American  

[hahr-loh] / ˈhɑr loʊ /

noun

1. Jean, 1911–37, U.S. motion-picture actress.

2. a town in W Essex, in SE England.

3. a male given name.

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Harlow ¹ British  

/ ˈhɑːləʊ /

noun

1. a town in SE England, in W Essex: designated a new town in 1947. Pop: 78 389 (2001 est)

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Harlow ² British  

/ ˈhɑːləʊ /

noun

1. Jean, real name Harlean Carpentier. 1911–37, US film actress, whose films include Hell's Angels (1930), Red Dust (1932), and Bombshell (1933)

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Example Sentences

Overall, the Tories have lost seats but there were some bright spots, including in Harlow in Essex, where the party held the council.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Metcalfe told the BBC the letter was posted to Harlow police station last July and was believed to have been written locally.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Harlow quickly interjected, repeatedly asking Lemon a couple of times, “Prime for what?”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

“You could’ve just texted me, ‘Hey, can’t chat right now,’” said publicist Elijah Harlow, who is sometimes aggravated by the feature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Harlow has fallen to the back, and Nash and Oliver are fighting for the front spot.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller