name
Uncommon
Bournemouth
BAWN-muhth
Bournemouth (name) means a large coastal town in Dorset, England, known for its beaches. Example: “They spent the bank holiday weekend in Bournemouth.”
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A large coastal town in Dorset, England, known for its beaches.
"They spent the bank holiday weekend in Bournemouth."
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Etymology
From Bourne ("name of a local stream") plus mouth.
Rhymes for Bournemouth
south
mouth
youth
uncouth
vermouth
badmouth
Plymouth
Falmouth
bigmouth
loudmouth
Dartmouth
Portsmouth
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Bournemouth” mean?
The word “Bournemouth” means a large coastal town in Dorset, England, known for its beaches.
How do you pronounce “Bournemouth”?
“Bournemouth” is pronounced BAWN-muhth (/ˈbɔːnməθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bournemouth” in a sentence?
Here is “Bournemouth” used in a sentence: “They spent the bank holiday weekend in Bournemouth.”
What part of speech is “Bournemouth”?
“Bournemouth” is a name.
Is “Bournemouth” a common word?
“Bournemouth” is an uncommon word in modern English.
