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Blackburn

BLAK-buhn

Blackburn (name) means an English surname, and a large town in Lancashire, England from which it derives. Example: “Blackburn Rovers is a football club based in Lancashire.”

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An English surname, and a large town in Lancashire, England from which it derives.
"Blackburn Rovers is a football club based in Lancashire."

Word forms

Blackburns plural

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Etymology

From Old English words meaning "dark" and "stream."

Origin: Old English

Frequently asked questions

What does “Blackburn” mean?

The word “Blackburn” means an English surname, and a large town in Lancashire, England from which it derives.

How do you pronounce “Blackburn”?

“Blackburn” is pronounced BLAK-buhn (/ˈblækbəːn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Blackburn” in a sentence?

Here is “Blackburn” used in a sentence: “Blackburn Rovers is a football club based in Lancashire.”

What part of speech is “Blackburn”?

“Blackburn” is a name.

Where does the word “Blackburn” come from?

The word “Blackburn” comes from Old English. From Old English words meaning "dark" and "stream.".

Is “Blackburn” a common word?

“Blackburn” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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