noun
Peckham
peh-kuhm
Peckham (noun) means an area in south-east London, England, part of the borough of Southwark. Example: “She grew up in Peckham before moving to Brixton.”
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An area in south-east London, England, part of the borough of Southwark.
"She grew up in Peckham before moving to Brixton."
How to use Peckham
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA neighborhood in south London, known partly through its association with the sitcom "Only Fools and Horses".
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Word forms
- Plural
- Peckhams
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Etymology
Likely from Old English words for "peak" and "homestead" — probably named for the nearby River Peck.
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What does “Peckham” mean?
The word “Peckham” means an area in south-east London, England, part of the borough of Southwark. In plain terms, a neighborhood in south London, known partly through its association with the sitcom "Only Fools and Horses".
How do you pronounce “Peckham”?
“Peckham” is pronounced peh-kuhm (/pɛkəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Peckham” in a sentence?
Here is “Peckham” used in a sentence: “She grew up in Peckham before moving to Brixton.”
What part of speech is “Peckham”?
“Peckham” is a noun.
Where does the word “Peckham” come from?
The word “Peckham” comes from Old English. Likely from Old English words for "peak" and "homestead" — probably named for the nearby River Peck.
