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Dartmouth

DAHT-muhth

Dartmouth (name) means a port town in Devon, England, at the mouth of the River Dart; also the name of Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and towns in Nova Scotia, Massachusetts, and Australia. Example: “She studies at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire.”

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A port town in Devon, England, at the mouth of the River Dart; also the name of Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and towns in Nova Scotia, Massachusetts, and Australia.

"She studies at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire."

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Etymology

From Dart plus mouth, since the English town lies at the mouth of the River Dart.

Rhymes for Dartmouth

south mouth youth uncouth vermouth badmouth Plymouth Falmouth bigmouth loudmouth Portsmouth Bournemouth

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Dartmouth” mean?

The word “Dartmouth” means a port town in Devon, England, at the mouth of the River Dart; also the name of Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and towns in Nova Scotia, Massachusetts, and Australia.

How do you pronounce “Dartmouth”?

“Dartmouth” is pronounced DAHT-muhth (/ˈdɑɹtməθ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Dartmouth” in a sentence?

Here is “Dartmouth” used in a sentence: “She studies at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire.”

What part of speech is “Dartmouth”?

“Dartmouth” is a name.

Is “Dartmouth” a common word?

“Dartmouth” is an uncommon word in modern English.