name
Mayberry
Mayberry (name) means a family name.
name
1
A family name.
2
A place in the United States: A township in Hamilton County, Illinois.
3
A place in the United States: An unincorporated community in Wayne County, Illinois.
4
A place in the United States: An unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland.
5
A place in the United States: An unincorporated community in Pawnee County, Nebraska.
6
A place in the United States: A township in Montour County, Pennsylvania.
7
The name of a locality in Meander Valley council area, northern Tasmania, Australia.
8
A utopian setting, such as a small town; a perfect place to live.
"The young couple thought of the small town they chose to live in as Mayberry, especially because of its low crime rate and excellent schools."
adj
1
Idyllic; well suited for living in.
"He often talked about coming from a Mayberry type of town."
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Etymology
Formed from Old English mere ("lake") and Old English byriġ ("fortified place").
Rhymes for Mayberry
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What does “Mayberry” mean?
The word “Mayberry” means a surname.
How do you use “Mayberry” in a sentence?
Here is “Mayberry” used in a sentence: “The young couple thought of the small town they chose to live in as Mayberry, especially because of its low crime rate and excellent schools.”
What part of speech is “Mayberry”?
Depending on how it is used, “Mayberry” can be a name and an adjective.
Where does the word “Mayberry” come from?
The word “Mayberry” comes from Old English. From Old English mere (“lake”) + Old English byriġ (“fortified place”).
How many meanings does “Mayberry” have?
“Mayberry” has 9 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname.
