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When somebody like Elvis Costello comes along, anybody can make a good record with him.
Nick Lowe

Meaning of "Costello" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COSTELLO

Costello  [kɒˈstɛləʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COSTELLO

noun
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preposition
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Costello is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COSTELLO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Costello in the English dictionary

The definition of Costello in the dictionary is Elvis, real name Declan McManus. born 1954, British rock singer and songwriter. His recordings include This Year's Model, "Oliver's Army", Spike, Brutal Youth, and When I Was Cruel.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COSTELLO


bellow
ˈbɛləʊ
bordello
bɔːˈdɛləʊ
Capello
kæˈpɛləʊ
cello
ˈtʃɛləʊ
delo
ˈdɛləʊ
duello
djuːˈɛləʊ
fellow
ˈfɛləʊ
goodfellow
ˈɡʊdˌfɛləʊ
helo
ˈhɛləʊ
Jell-o
ˈdʒɛləʊ
Longfellow
ˈlɒŋˌfɛləʊ
Martello
mɑːˈtɛləʊ
mellow
ˈmɛləʊ
modello
məˈdɛləʊ
morello
məˈrɛləʊ
Novello
nəˈvɛləʊ
portabello
ˌpɔːtəˈbɛləʊ
ritornello
ˌrɪtəˈnɛləʊ
violoncello
ˌvaɪələnˈtʃɛləʊ
yellow
ˈjɛləʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COSTELLO

Costa Brava
Costa Rica
Costa Rican
costae
costal
costalgia
costally
costard
costardmonger
costate
coste
costean
coster
Costermansville

WORDS THAT END LIKE COSTELLO

bargello
Campobello
cobra de capello
cobras de capello
Donatello
golden hello
hello
manzello
niello
Pirandello
Pisanello
portobello
prunello
Punchinello
saltarello
Sordello
stornello
Uccello

Synonyms and antonyms of Costello in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Costello» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COSTELLO

Find out the translation of Costello to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

科斯特洛
1,325 millions of speakers

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Costello
570 millions of speakers

English

Costello
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कॉस्टेलो
380 millions of speakers
ar

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كوستيلو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Костелло
278 millions of speakers

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Costello
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কোস্টেলোর
260 millions of speakers

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Costello
220 millions of speakers

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Costello
190 millions of speakers

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Costello
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コステロ
130 millions of speakers

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코스텔로
85 millions of speakers

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Costello
85 millions of speakers
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Costello
80 millions of speakers

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காஸ்டிலோ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कॉस्टेलो
75 millions of speakers

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Costello
70 millions of speakers

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Costello
65 millions of speakers

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Costello
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Костелло
40 millions of speakers

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Costello
30 millions of speakers
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Costello
15 millions of speakers
af

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Costello
14 millions of speakers
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Costello
10 millions of speakers
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Costello
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COSTELLO»

The term «Costello» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.247 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COSTELLO» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Costello

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8 QUOTES WITH «COSTELLO»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Costello.
1
Bud Abbott
It gets so boring at home. After all, how many reruns of Abbott and Costello movies can a guy watch on television?
2
Tim Heidecker
Abbott and Costello were huge for me as a very young person.
3
Dan Hill
The stuff I write I'm very proud of, but I'm smart enough to know I'll never get on the cover of 'Rolling Stone' next to Elvis Costello.
4
Harvey Korman
Although in Abbott and Costello, and straight man was first. That's a very interesting concept.
5
Nick Lowe
Elvis Costello had a brand new bag. He was a musician, but he knew all about the attitude part of it.
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Nick Lowe
When somebody like Elvis Costello comes along, anybody can make a good record with him.
7
Shane MacGowan
I've been here all the time; I could be putting out as many albums as Costello, y'know what I mean?
8
Kel Mitchell
We didn't know anything about comedy duos - Abbot and Costello, Martin and Lewis - we didn't know anything about that. Kim Fields showed us a tape of Martin and Lewis and their old shows and they come through the curtain so we started doing research on them.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COSTELLO»

Discover the use of Costello in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Costello and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Elizabeth Costello: Eight Lessons
--'One of Coetzee's best-simply burns with creative passion' D. J. Taylor, Independent --'An important book-Extraordinary' Independent on Sunday--'Probably the best book on the (Booker) longlist, the one that will last-Every word counts.
J. M. Coetzee, 2004
2
The Costello Memoirs
The Costello Memoirs charts the victories and defeats in one man's very public life.
Peter Costello, Peter Coleman, Costello And Coleman, 2009
3
The How and the Tao of Old Time Banjo
The How and the Tao of Old Time Banjo by Patrick Costello is a comprehensive guide for all banjo lovers.
Patrick Costello, 2003
4
Theory of Wire Rope
Intended for graduate students and practicing engineers, this book is concerned with the mechanical behavior of wire rope.
George A. Costello, 1997
5
Elvis Costello, Joni Mitchell, and the Torch Song Tradition
As in Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and American Song, author Larry David Smith considers the complex intersection of biography, creative philosophy, artistic imperative, and stylistic tendencies in the work of Joni Mitchell and Elvis ...
Larry David Smith, 2004
6
The Story of Esther Costello
But a nationwide campaign to raise public awareness eventually results in donations being diverted to the woman's personal account, and in a harrowing twist to the tale, Esther's faculties are restored, with shocking consequences.
Nicholas Monsarrat, 2000
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Action Research
The central purpose of this book is to enable practitioners to undertake and to offer an account of an action research project. The volume is divided into seven sections, the first six of which are headed by commonly asked questions.
Patrick J. M. Costello, 2003
8
Elizabeth Bishop: Questions of Mastery
A profoundly visual poet, Elizabeth Bishop is said to have a prismatic way of seeing.
Bonnie Costello, 1993
9
The Abbott and Costello Story
Offers profiles of the popular comedy team, looks at their careers in vaudeville, radio, and film, shares several of their most famous routines, and includes the reminscences of those who worked with them
Stephen Cox, 1997
10
Elvis Costello: A Bio-bibliography
A guide to the work and life of the British rock musician and composer Elvis Costello.
James E. Perone, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COSTELLO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Costello is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Steely Dan, Elvis Costello at Red Rocks (photos, review)
British singer-songwriter Elvis Costello, backed by the Imposters, joined jazz-rock FM radio staple, Steely Dan, on Monday for the first show of a ... «Reverb, Jul 15»
2
Stanford commit Costello is recruiting for the Cardinal
Stanford QB commit K.J. Costello isn't just spending his time competing at the Elite 11 finals in Oregon. No, he's spending some of his time ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
3
Costello vows to demolish Szot this weekend
It is a measure of the lofty regard with which Queensberry Promotions hold white hot Birmingham prospect Joe Costello that they are prepared ... «WBN - World Boxing News, Jul 15»
4
Superannuation system no longer trusted by Australians over long …
Australians no longer trust the superannuation system to look after their long-term interests, Australia's former treasurer Peter Costello says. «ABC Online, Jul 15»
5
Punk Attitudes Make Steely Dan and Elvis Costello Logical Tourmates
Steely Dan and Elvis Costello & the Imposters will perform together tonight at Red Rocks. Perhaps today, the pair share a status as FM radio ... «Westword, Jul 15»
6
Rick Costello to lead Purdue University Northwest athletic department
"I'm really excited," Costello said in a phone interview. "I'm honored to be the athletic director at PNW and a sincere appreciation to (Purdue ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
7
ECHL scoring champ Costello re-ups with Allen Americans
Late last week, the ECHL Kelly Cup Champions announced that they have come to terms with league scoring champion Chad Costello to ... «Star Local Media, Jul 15»
8
Costello takes lead role in aviation issues
Costello has served as chairman of the Aviation Subcommittee in the 110th Congress that currently is drawing to a close, and he said in an ... «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
9
Costello rejects paycheck until budget approved
RED BUD – As lawmakers continue to negotiate a final state budget, state Rep. Jerry Costello, D-Smithton, has pledged not to accept his ... «Randolph County Herald Tribune, Jul 15»
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Costello peaking at the right time
BEAVERTON, Ore. - A U.S. Army All-American, a four-star, a top 100 prospect on the 247Sports Composite and a Stanford commit, KJ Costello ... «247Sports.com, Jul 15»

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