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Mayfair
MAY-feh-uh
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An upscale, historic district in central London, long associated with wealth and high-end shopping.
"The flat was in Mayfair, just a short walk from Hyde Park."
"Mayfair hotel prices are among the highest in the city."
How to Use Mayfair
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA byword for wealth and prestige in London, much like naming a posh neighbourhood elsewhere in the world.
Common pairings
a Mayfair address
Mayfair townhouse
Word Forms
Mayfairs plural
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Etymology
Named after a May fair once held annually on the site, back when the area was still open fields on the edge of London.