noun

Bradbury

Bradbury (noun) means (historical, British) A one-pound or ten-shilling banknote issued in the United Kingdom during the First World War, named after the Treasury official whose signature appeared on it. Example: “The museum displayed a crisp, uncirculated Bradbury from 1915.”

noun

(historical, British) A one-pound or ten-shilling banknote issued in the United Kingdom during the First World War, named after the Treasury official whose signature appeared on it.

"The museum displayed a crisp, uncirculated Bradbury from 1915."

name

A surname of English origin, borne by figures such as author Ray Bradbury.

"Ray Bradbury's novels shaped a generation of science fiction writers."

How to use Bradbury

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMostly known today as a surname (famously the author Ray Bradbury); the old wartime banknote sense is a historical curiosity.

Word forms

Bradburys plural, Bradburys plural

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Etymology

The banknote sense comes from Sir John Bradbury, the Treasury official whose signature featured on the wartime notes; the surname itself derives from Old English words meaning "broad fortified place."

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Bradbury

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Bradbury” mean?

The word “Bradbury” means (historical, British) A one-pound or ten-shilling banknote issued in the United Kingdom during the First World War, named after the Treasury official whose signature appeared on it. In plain terms, mostly known today as a surname (famously the author Ray Bradbury); the old wartime banknote sense is a historical curiosity.

How do you use “Bradbury” in a sentence?

Here is “Bradbury” used in a sentence: “The museum displayed a crisp, uncirculated Bradbury from 1915.”

What part of speech is “Bradbury”?

Depending on how it is used, “Bradbury” can be a noun and a name.

Where does the word “Bradbury” come from?

The word “Bradbury” comes from Old English. The banknote sense comes from Sir John Bradbury, the Treasury official whose signature featured on the wartime notes; the surname itself derives from Old English words meaning "broad fortified place.".

How many meanings does “Bradbury” have?

“Bradbury” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (historical, British) A one-pound or ten-shilling banknote issued in the United Kingdom during the First World War, named after the Treasury official whose signature appeared on it.