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Foley

Foley

4 6.3
A town in Alabama near the Gulf Coast
  • proper noun
  • /ˈfoʊli/
translation icon : Foley
  • The town of Foley offers a variety of activities and attractions for visitors.

Examples

  • We had the kids and Foley down on the beach.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • You're gonna roll into Foley Square every morning at 8 a.m.

  • Bloomfield quarterback Michael Carter Jr. breaks free during the Bengals' win over Randolph in the playoffs at Foley Field.

    Blog text (22)
  • The sentencing of Karl F. Thompson Jr. is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Thomas S. Foley U.S. Courthouse, at 920 W. Riverside Ave. in downtown Spokane.

    Blog text (25)
  • Foley is a charming town located near the Gulf Coast in Foley, Alabama.

  • Many families flock to Foley every summer to enjoy its beautiful beaches.

Compounds

foley sound
  • Specialized
7.2

Recorded noise made to match actions seen on screen

Surface Forms

Foley main

Etymology

Foley the town in Alabama is named after a person with the surname Foley who helped start the community. So the place keeps that family name as its town name.