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

He pledged the programme would deliver the "next generation of new towns", in an echo of those developed by the Labour government after World War Two, which included Stevenage, Hemel Hempstead and Harlow.

From BBC

Her zapping turns her entire head of hair — not just a streak — shocking white à la Jean Harlow, and leaves an oddly-appealing black blotch on her cheek.

From Los Angeles Times

We hear about Nash, Oliver, and Harlow’s allergies, favorite TV shows, and bedtime routines.

From Literature

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

From Los Angeles Times

There had been speculation behind the scenes for the past week that the county could join Harlow, Basildon and Thurrock councils in having their elections postponed.

From BBC