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Plymouth

PLIH-muhth
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Plymouth (name) means a port city in Devon, England, and the source of many place names of the same name across the English-speaking world. Example: “The Pilgrims set sail from Plymouth, England, before eventually landing at Plymouth, Massachusetts.”

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A port city in Devon, England, and the source of many place names of the same name across the English-speaking world.
"The Pilgrims set sail from Plymouth, England, before eventually landing at Plymouth, Massachusetts."
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A car manufactured by the former American automobile brand Plymouth.
"He next appeared in a faded Plymouth Fury, the first car he’d ever owned. Our father never abandoned a car. The Plymouth was burgundy and had a convertible top that we always begged him to put down." — Jennifer Egan, The Candy House (2022)
"He restored a classic Plymouth from the 1960s in his garage."

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In plain EnglishA place name (most famously the English port city and its American namesake) or a discontinued brand of American car.

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The Pilgrims set sail from _____, England, before eventually landing at Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Etymology

Named for the mouth of the River Plym in Devon, England; the name was later carried to numerous towns in the United States and elsewhere by English settlers.

Rhymes for Plymouth

south mouth youth uncouth vermouth badmouth Falmouth bigmouth loudmouth Dartmouth Portsmouth Bournemouth
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Frequently asked questions

What does “Plymouth” mean?
The word “Plymouth” means a port city in Devon, England, and the source of many place names of the same name across the English-speaking world. In plain terms, a place name (most famously the English port city and its American namesake) or a discontinued brand of American car.
How do you pronounce “Plymouth”?
“Plymouth” is pronounced PLIH-muhth (/ˈplɪməθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Plymouth” in a sentence?
Here is “Plymouth” used in a sentence: “The Pilgrims set sail from Plymouth, England, before eventually landing at Plymouth, Massachusetts.”
What part of speech is “Plymouth”?
Depending on how it is used, “Plymouth” can be a name and a noun.
Is “Plymouth” a common word?
“Plymouth” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Plymouth” have?
“Plymouth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a port city in Devon, England, and the source of many place names of the same name across the English-speaking world.
Why are there so many places named Plymouth around the world?
Plymouth is a port city in Devon, England, and its name was carried to many other locations by English settlers and colonists, resulting in numerous places sharing the name across English-speaking countries. Plymouth, Massachusetts, in the United States is among the best known examples.
What is the difference between Plymouth the city and Plymouth the car brand?
Plymouth the city refers to the historic port in Devon, England, while Plymouth the car brand was a former American automobile manufacturer named after it. The two share only the name, with no direct connection between the English city and the discontinued car company.
Is Plymouth still an active car brand?
No, based on the dictionary sense given, Plymouth is described as a car manufactured by the former American automobile brand Plymouth, indicating the brand is no longer active.

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