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Inverness

IHN-vuh-nehs

Inverness (name) means a city in the Scottish Highlands, regarded as the region's administrative centre. Example: “They took the train up to Inverness to explore the Highlands.”

name

A city in the Scottish Highlands, regarded as the region's administrative centre.

"They took the train up to Inverness to explore the Highlands."

noun

A style of sleeveless overcoat with a cape draped over the shoulders, famously associated with Sherlock Holmes.

"He wore an inverness cape straight out of a Victorian detective novel."

How to use Inverness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMainly known as a Scottish city, but also the name of a classic caped overcoat.

Word forms

Invernesses plural

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Etymology

The city's name comes from Inver- ("mouth of a river") + Ness, from the River Ness; the coat is named after the city.

Rhymes for Inverness

eagerness governess wilderness tenderness bitterness cleverness togetherness

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Inverness” mean?

The word “Inverness” means a city in the Scottish Highlands, regarded as the region's administrative centre. In plain terms, mainly known as a Scottish city, but also the name of a classic caped overcoat.

How do you pronounce “Inverness”?

“Inverness” is pronounced IHN-vuh-nehs (/ˈɪn.vɚˌnɛs/ in IPA).

How do you use “Inverness” in a sentence?

Here is “Inverness” used in a sentence: “They took the train up to Inverness to explore the Highlands.”

What part of speech is “Inverness”?

Depending on how it is used, “Inverness” can be a name and a noun.

Is “Inverness” a common word?

“Inverness” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Inverness” have?

“Inverness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a city in the Scottish Highlands, regarded as the region's administrative centre.