Kensington
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Noun — A gathering of women who sew or do needlework together socially, often while chatting.
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Etymology
From an Old English personal name plus place-name endings meaning "estate" and "town" — literally "the estate of Cynesige's people." Places named Kensington elsewhere in the world were usually named after the London district.
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What does “Kensington” mean?
The word “Kensington” means a gathering of women who sew or do needlework together socially, often while chatting. In plain terms, mainly a place name (the London district); the sewing-circle meaning is a niche, dated regional usage.
How do you pronounce “Kensington”?
“Kensington” is pronounced KEHN-zihng-tuhn (/ˈkɛn.zɪŋ.tən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kensington” in a sentence?
Here is “Kensington” used in a sentence: “The church hall hosts a kensington every Tuesday afternoon.”
What part of speech is “Kensington”?
Depending on how it is used, “Kensington” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “Kensington” come from?
The word “Kensington” comes from Old English.
Is “Kensington” a common word?
“Kensington” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Kensington” have?
“Kensington” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a gathering of women who sew or do needlework together socially, often while chatting.