Monroe

American  

[muhn-roh] / mənˈroʊ /

noun

1. Harriet, 1861?–1936, U.S. editor and poet.

2. James, 1758–1831, 5th president of the U.S. 1817–25.

3. Marilyn Norma Jean Baker or Mortenson, 1926–62, U.S. film actress.

4. William Smith BillThe Father of Bluegrass, 1911–96, U.S. musician, singer, and songwriter.

5. a city in N Louisiana.

6. a city in SE Michigan, on Lake Erie.

7. a town in SW Connecticut.

8. a city in S North Carolina.

9. a town in S Wisconsin.

10. Fort. Fort Monroe.

11. a male given name.

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Monroe British  

/ mənˈrəʊ /

noun

1. James. 1758–1831, US statesman; fifth president of the US (1817–25). He promulgated the Monroe Doctrine (1823)

2. Marilyn, born Norma Jeane Mortenson. later Norma Jeane Baker , sometimes spelled Norma Jean , 1926–62, US film actress. Her films include Niagara (1952), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), and Some Like It Hot (1959)

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Example Sentences

When Secretary of War James Monroe proposed a system of national conscription during the War of 1812, the backlash was immediate and fierce.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Globalstar Chair James Monroe has discussed selling the company for more than $10 billion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

She was described as "Marilyn Monroe on spikes" by a former national athletics coach and also caught the eye of Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Viewpoint 10, Monroe 0: The Vikings lost for the first time after a 13-0 start.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

She returned to Monroe County but secluded herself and was rarely seen in public.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson