name
Uncommon
Dudley
DUHD-lee
Dudley (name) means a market town and borough in the West Midlands of England. Example: “They grew up in Dudley, not far from Birmingham.”
name
1
A market town and borough in the West Midlands of England.
"They grew up in Dudley, not far from Birmingham."
2
A male given name and English surname, historically tied to the noble Dudley family, including Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester.
"Dudley was named after his grandfather."
noun
1
A miner's small metal container used for carrying drinking water underground.
"He filled his dudley before heading down the shaft."
How to use Dudley
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn English town and surname; in mining slang, a water container.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Dudleys
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Etymology
From Old English, roughly meaning "the woodland clearing belonging to Dudda," a personal name.
Rhymes for Dudley
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What does “Dudley” mean?
The word “Dudley” means a market town and borough in the West Midlands of England. In plain terms, an English town and surname; in mining slang, a water container.
How do you pronounce “Dudley”?
“Dudley” is pronounced DUHD-lee (/ˈdʌdli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dudley” in a sentence?
Here is “Dudley” used in a sentence: “They grew up in Dudley, not far from Birmingham.”
What part of speech is “Dudley”?
Depending on how it is used, “Dudley” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Dudley” come from?
The word “Dudley” comes from Old English. From Old English, roughly meaning "the woodland clearing belonging to Dudda," a personal name.
Is “Dudley” a common word?
“Dudley” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Dudley” have?
“Dudley” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a market town and borough in the West Midlands of England.
