Lowry
noun
(Clarence) Malcolm (Boden) 1909–57, U.S. novelist, born in England.
Lowry
American
[lau-ree]
/ ˈlaʊ ri /
noun
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(Clarence) Malcolm (Boden) 1909–57, U.S. novelist, born in England.
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a male given name, form of Lawrence.
Lowry
1
British
/ ˈlaʊrɪ /
noun
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L ( awrence ) S ( tephen ). 1887–1976, English painter, noted for his bleak northern industrial scenes, often containing primitive or stylized figures
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( Clarence ) Malcolm. 1909–57, British novelist and writer, best known for his semiautobiographical novel Under the Volcano (1947)
lowry
2
British
/ ˈlaʊrɪ /
noun
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On the day the shortlist was announced, a four-month exhibition celebrating the life of British artist Laurence Stephen Lowry opened at the MK Gallery.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
Alan Lowry, chair of the board, said the 27% rise was a "corrective measure" after years of no substantial rises - but future increases would be expected to "reflect inflationary and other pay trends".
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
He also lauded Irish golfer Shane Lowry, who has shone at the Open so far, and Rory McIlroy, the Northern Irish defending champion who has previously played golf with the American leader.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
Ms. Lowry is the author of the novels “The Bellini Madonna,” “Dark Water” and “The Chosen.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
His opponent, a kid named Davis Lowry, watched his every step.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
Many birds, brilliantly adorned, frequented the forests, amongst which the golden cuckoo and the lowry were conspicuous.
From Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa by A. W. (Alfred Wilks) Drayson
Being lowry & wet one of our men Discharged home & sot of—Nathaniel Barnes a number of teams sot out for the Brook & returned again before son down.
From The Military Journals of Two Private Soldiers, 1758-1775 With Numerous Illustrative Notes by Abraham Tomlinson
How thoroughly in harmony seemed the whole scene, as the brilliant trogan or crimson-winged lowry skimmed amidst the festoons of forest vines!
From Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer by A. W. (Alfred Wilks) Drayson
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