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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."

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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