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Scarborough

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Name — A coastal town in North Yorkshire, England.

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Etymology

From the Old Norse personal name Skarði combined with borg, "fortress."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Scarborough” mean?

The word “Scarborough” means a coastal town in North Yorkshire, England.

How do you pronounce “Scarborough”?

“Scarborough” is pronounced SKAHR-buh-roh (/ˈskɑɹbəɹoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Scarborough” in a sentence?

Here is “Scarborough” used in a sentence: “They spent their holiday walking along the beach at Scarborough.”

What part of speech is “Scarborough”?

“Scarborough” is a name.

Where does the word “Scarborough” come from?

The word “Scarborough” comes from Old Norse. From the Old Norse personal name Skarði combined with borg, "fortress.".

Is “Scarborough” a common word?

“Scarborough” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Scarborough” have?

“Scarborough” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a coastal town in North Yorkshire, England.

Related words

Scarboro Scarbro Scarbrough

Nearby words

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