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Whitby

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Name — A coastal town in North Yorkshire, England, associated in fiction with the arrival of Dracula.

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Etymology

From Old Norse hvítr býr (“white town”). Equivalent to white + -by.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Whitby” mean?

The word “Whitby” means a coastal town in North Yorkshire, England, associated in fiction with the arrival of Dracula.

How do you pronounce “Whitby”?

“Whitby” is pronounced WIHT-bee (/ˈwɪtbi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Whitby” in a sentence?

Here is “Whitby” used in a sentence: “Bram Stoker set part of "Dracula" in the town of Whitby.”

What part of speech is “Whitby”?

“Whitby” is a name.

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