Harlow

[hahr-loh]

noun

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

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

3. a male given name.

Harlow

¹

/ ˈhɑːləʊ /

noun

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

Harlow

²

/ 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)

Example Sentences

McAllister appeared before the Education Select Committee on Tuesday, and the committee was told the material was widely used in counties like Essex in the construction of new towns like Harlow.

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Police found bottles of chloroform and a "kidnap kit" complete with cable ties, a ball gag and rope when they raided the 38-year-old's flat in Harlow, Essex.

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The 38-year-old, from Harlow in Essex, was sentenced in July 2024 to life in prison with a minimum term of 16 years.

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Ada Cook, who is a resident at Alexandra House Care Home in Harlow, was born in London before moving to Essex during World War Two.

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At the same court, Ross Ellis, of Orchard Croft, Harlow, was sentenced for failing to provide a specimen.

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