name

Limehouse

LUH-ihm-hows

Limehouse (name) means a district in East London, now part of the borough of Tower Hamlets. Example: “The old docks in Limehouse have been converted into flats.”

name

A district in East London, now part of the borough of Tower Hamlets.

"The old docks in Limehouse have been converted into flats."

verb

To deliver an aggressive, attacking political speech.

"The opposition leader limehoused the government's new tax policy."

noun

A kiln building used for producing lime, historically found in that part of London.

"The old limehouse by the river once supplied lime for construction across the city."

How to use Limehouse

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMainly a London place name; the political-speech verb is a rare historical usage.

Word forms

Limehoused past tense, limehouses plural, Limehouses singular

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Etymology

The place name comes from lime kilns once operated there; the verb sense recalls a fiery 1909 speech given in the district by Chancellor David Lloyd George.

· First attested 1909

Class of 1909 Limehouse joined the language around 1909.

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Rhymes for Limehouse

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Limehouse” mean?

The word “Limehouse” means a district in East London, now part of the borough of Tower Hamlets. In plain terms, mainly a London place name; the political-speech verb is a rare historical usage.

How do you pronounce “Limehouse”?

“Limehouse” is pronounced LUH-ihm-hows (/ˈlʌɪmhaʊs/ in IPA).

How do you use “Limehouse” in a sentence?

Here is “Limehouse” used in a sentence: “The old docks in Limehouse have been converted into flats.”

What part of speech is “Limehouse”?

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

Where does the word “Limehouse” come from?

The word “Limehouse” dates back to around 1909. The place name comes from lime kilns once operated there; the verb sense recalls a fiery 1909 speech given in the district by Chancellor David Lloyd George.

How many meanings does “Limehouse” have?

“Limehouse” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a district in East London, now part of the borough of Tower Hamlets.