Phrase guide

Marilyn Monroe

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A woman representing an ideal type of physical beauty and glamour.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Monroe, Norma Jean Baker

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: actress

History

Etymology

Named after film star Marilyn Monroe (1926–1962).

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 玛丽莲·梦露 — Translations
  • Greek: Μέριλιν Μονρόε (Mérilin Monróe) — Translations
  • Japanese: マリリン・モンロー (Maririn Monrō) — Translations
  • Korean: 메릴린 먼로 (Merillin Meonno) — Translations
  • Lao: ມາຣິລິນ ມອນໂຣ (mā ri lin mǭn rō) — Translations
  • Russian: Мэ́рилин Монро (Mɛ́rilin Monro) — Translations
  • Thai: มาริลิน มอนโร — Translations