noun
Hampstead
HAMPS-tihd
Hampstead (noun) means an affluent, leafy area of north London, historically associated with writers and artists. Example: “They walked across Hampstead Heath before lunch.”
noun
1
An affluent, leafy area of north London, historically associated with writers and artists.
"They walked across Hampstead Heath before lunch."
2
(Cockney rhyming slang, informal) Teeth, short for "Hampstead Heath."
"That geezer knocked out his bloody Hampsteads, he did!"
"He flashed a grin, showing off his pearly Hampsteads."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Hampsteads
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Etymology
From Old English words for "homestead" or "place," originally describing the settlement before it grew into a well-known London district.
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What does “Hampstead” mean?
The word “Hampstead” means an affluent, leafy area of north London, historically associated with writers and artists.
How do you pronounce “Hampstead”?
“Hampstead” is pronounced HAMPS-tihd (/ˈhæmpstɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hampstead” in a sentence?
Here is “Hampstead” used in a sentence: “They walked across Hampstead Heath before lunch.”
What part of speech is “Hampstead”?
“Hampstead” is a noun.
Where does the word “Hampstead” come from?
The word “Hampstead” comes from Old English. From Old English words for "homestead" or "place," originally describing the settlement before it grew into a well-known London district.
How many meanings does “Hampstead” have?
“Hampstead” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an affluent, leafy area of north London, historically associated with writers and artists.
