marley

IPA/mˈɑːli/
KK[mˈɑrli]IPA/mˈɑːrliː/

marley — noun

1. a world-famous musician from Jamaica who wrote and performed reggae songs that h

1.nounB1
Definition

a world-famous musician from Jamaica who wrote and performed reggae songs that have been loved by many people around the world since the 1970s

Example

Amihan played a Bob Marley song on her guitar at the school party.

collocation: 'play a [artist name] song'

The Marley family still manages his music and charity projects in Jamaica.

Common collocations
  • Marley's music
  • Bob Marley song
  • Marley's album
  • reggae legend Marley
  • fan of Bob Marley

Usage Note

Often referred to simply as 'Marley' in informal conversation — for example, 'I love Marley's early recordings.' The full name 'Bob Marley' is more common in formal or written contexts.

Etymology

Old EnglishEnglish

The surname Marley comes from Old English words meaning 'boundary wood' or 'pleasant woodland clearing.' Bob Marley was born in Jamaica in 1945 and became the most famous reggae musician in the world, spreading Jamaican music and Rastafarian culture across the globe.