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Glastonbury
GLAHS-tuhnb-ree
Glastonbury (name) means a town in Somerset, England, known for its ancient abbey and its huge annual music festival. Example: “Thousands of fans camp out every year at Glastonbury.”
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A town in Somerset, England, known for its ancient abbey and its huge annual music festival.
"Thousands of fans camp out every year at Glastonbury."
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Etymology
From Old English Glæstingaburg, "the fortified place of the Glæstingas people."
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What does “Glastonbury” mean?
The word “Glastonbury” means a town in Somerset, England, known for its ancient abbey and its huge annual music festival.
How do you pronounce “Glastonbury”?
“Glastonbury” is pronounced GLAHS-tuhnb-ree (/ˈɡlæstənbɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Glastonbury” in a sentence?
Here is “Glastonbury” used in a sentence: “Thousands of fans camp out every year at Glastonbury.”
What part of speech is “Glastonbury”?
“Glastonbury” is a name.
Where does the word “Glastonbury” come from?
The word “Glastonbury” comes from Old English. From Old English Glæstingaburg, "the fortified place of the Glæstingas people.".
Is “Glastonbury” a common word?
“Glastonbury” is an uncommon word in modern English.
