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Falmouth
FAL-muhth
Falmouth (name) means a port town in Cornwall, England, and the name of towns in the United States. Example: “Falmouth has one of the deepest natural harbors in the world.”
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A port town in Cornwall, England, and the name of towns in the United States.
"In previous years Penryn Town Council has used Falmouth Town Council to fulfil the parks contract and glyphosate had been used, councillor Debra Clegg confirmed."
— Lisa Young, Council delays decision about weedkiller use (2026)
"Falmouth has one of the deepest natural harbors in the world."
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Etymology
For the Cornish town (sense 1), the name is formed from Fal + mouth, referring to its position at the mouth of the River Fal.
Rhymes for Falmouth
south
mouth
youth
uncouth
vermouth
badmouth
Plymouth
bigmouth
loudmouth
Dartmouth
Portsmouth
Bournemouth
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Falmouth” mean?
The word “Falmouth” means a port town in Cornwall, England, and the name of towns in the United States.
How do you pronounce “Falmouth”?
“Falmouth” is pronounced FAL-muhth (/ˈfæl.məθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Falmouth” in a sentence?
Here is “Falmouth” used in a sentence: “Falmouth has one of the deepest natural harbors in the world.”
What part of speech is “Falmouth”?
“Falmouth” is a name.
