Meaning & use
Lowell
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Meanings
proper nounproper
A city in Massachusetts, in the northeastern United States.
Grammar: Use it as a name, without 'the' or 'a'. For example, 'I live in Lowell.'
Patterns
- in Lowell
- from Lowell
Lowell is known for its historic textile mills.
She grew up in Lowell, Massachusetts.
The train from Boston to Lowell takes about forty-five minutes.
proper nounproper
A surname or male given name of English origin.
Grammar: Used as a name for a person. It can be a family name or a first name.
Patterns
- Mr. Lowell
- Lowell family
The poet Robert Lowell came from a prominent Boston family.
Lowell is my grandfather's first name.
The Lowell family has lived here for generations.
Common combinations
- Lowell, Massachusetts
- Lowell, Massachusetts, is about 30 miles northwest of Boston.
- the city of Lowell
- The city of Lowell was incorporated in 1826.
- Lowell National Historical Park
- Lowell National Historical Park preserves the city's industrial past.
Commonly confused: Lowell or Lovell?
Lowell vs Lovell
Lovell is a different surname and place name. It is pronounced with a clear 'v' sound, while Lowell has a 'w' sound in the middle.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'Lowell' correctly?
Choose one answer.
Lowell is a proper noun and must be capitalized. Option 1 and 3 are incorrect because they use a lowercase 'l'. Option 4 incorrectly adds 'the' and an apostrophe-s, which is not used with city names.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Lowell”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.