1. the fifth person to serve as president of the United States, from 1817 to 1825,
1.nounB1
Definition
the fifth person to serve as president of the United States, from 1817 to 1825, known for announcing a foreign policy (the Monroe Doctrine) that warned European powers not to interfere in the Americas
Example
Tomás learned about James Monroe in his American history class.
James Monroe was the last U.S. president who had fought in the Revolutionary War.
historical context: Revolutionary War veteran
Rin wrote a report on James Monroe's presidency for her school project.
The Monroe Doctrine was announced by President James Monroe in 1823.
passive construction: was announced by
Ayesha visited James Monroe's historic home in Virginia last summer.
possessive with proper name: [person]'s historic home
Common collocations
President Monroe
Monroe Doctrine
James Monroe's presidency
the Monroe administration
2. an American actress, model, and singer who became one of the most famous and wid
2.nounB1
Definition
an American actress, model, and singer who became one of the most famous and widely recognized film stars in the world during the 1950s
Example
Élise watched a documentary about Marilyn Monroe's life and career.
Sophia dressed as Marilyn Monroe for the costume party last Halloween.
collocation: dress as [a famous person] for a costume party
Kian found an old photograph of Marilyn Monroe at a vintage shop downtown.
prepositional phrase: photograph of [person] at [place]
Marilyn Monroe's famous scene in The Seven Year Itch shows her standing over a subway grate.
appositive: [film title] as identifier of a specific work
Esme's grandmother once saw Marilyn Monroe in a restaurant in New York City.
Common collocations
Marilyn Monroe film
Marilyn Monroe's image
Marilyn Monroe look-alike
a photograph of Marilyn Monroe
3. a city in the northern part of the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on the Ouach
3.nounB2
Definition
a city in the northern part of the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on the Ouachita River and serving as a regional center for the surrounding area
Example
The Watanabe family drove through Monroe on their way to Shreveport.
preposition: drove through [city] on the way to [destination]
Pim's cousin attends the University of Louisiana at Monroe this year.
The city of Monroe sits along the Ouachita River in northern Louisiana.
geographical description: sits along [river] in [region]
A small airport serves travelers flying into Monroe from Dallas and Atlanta.
Common collocations
the city of Monroe
Monroe, Louisiana
in Monroe
near Monroe
4. a city in the southern part of the U.S. state of North Carolina, located southea
4.nounB2
Definition
a city in the southern part of the U.S. state of North Carolina, located southeast of the city of Charlotte and the seat of Union County
Example
Tomás and his family moved to Monroe, North Carolina, to be closer to his grandparents.
infinitive of purpose: moved to [place] to be closer to
Ayesha works at a hospital in Monroe, which is about forty minutes from Charlotte.
relative clause: which is [distance] from [landmark]
The high school football team in Monroe won the state championship last year.
Esme visited the main street of Monroe for the annual Christmas parade.
Common collocations
Monroe, North Carolina
in Monroe
southeast of Charlotte
the town of Monroe
Synonym discussion
Sense: noun/2
The name 'Marilyn Monroe' is the full stage name of the actress and is used in formal or biographical contexts. When people in conversation say 'Monroe' by itself, they usually mean Marilyn Monroe rather than James Monroe, especially in entertainment or pop culture settings. 'Norma Jeane' (often written as Norma Jeane Mortenson or Norma Jeane Baker) was her birth name before she changed it for her acting career. Using 'Norma Jeane' signals a more personal or behind-the-scenes discussion of her early life, while 'Marilyn Monroe' refers to her public persona as a film star. For example, a film review might say 'Monroe at her best', but a biography chapter might be titled 'The Childhood of Norma Jeane'.
Monroe is a Scottish surname that comes from the Gaelic words 'bun' (meaning 'mouth of a river') and 'Roe' (the name of a river in Ireland). Scottish families with this name settled in America, and the name later became famous through two very different public figures: James Monroe, the fifth U.S. president, and Marilyn Monroe, the Hollywood actress. The cities of Monroe in Louisiana and North Carolina were named after President James Monroe.