name
Uncommon
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
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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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishMainly known as a Scottish city, but also the name of a classic caped overcoat.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Invernesses
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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.
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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.
