Presley

American

[pres-lee, prez-] / ˈprɛs li, ˈprɛz- /

noun

Elvis (Aron), 1935–77, U.S. rock-'n'-roll singer.
a male given name.

Presley British

/ ˈprɛzlɪ /

noun

Elvis ( Aaron or Aron ). 1935–77, US rock and roll singer. His recordings include "That's all Right (Mama)" (1954), "Heartbreak Hotel" (1956), "Hound Dog" (1956), numbers from the films Loving You and Jailhouse Rock (both 1957), and "Suspicious Minds" (1970)

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When Vale clinched automatic promotion from League Two last season, supporters packed the pub to celebrate and sing 'The Wonder of You', the Elvis Presley hit played before home games.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

After giving marching orders to Senate Republicans, Trump wrapped his day with a visit to Graceland, the palatial former home of Elvis Presley.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

By 1967, with a US karate championship title earned at Madison Square Garden under his belt, Norris was the go-to instructor for celebrities like Steve McQueen, Priscilla Presley and Donny Osmond.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Presley Watters hit a two-run home run for Westlake.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Above two vending machines hung a portrait of Elvis Presley that had been painted on velvet.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green

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