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Uncommon
Salford
SOL-fuhrd
Salford (name) means a city in Greater Manchester, England, historically known for its industrial docks. Example: “Salford University sits just outside central Manchester.”
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A city in Greater Manchester, England, historically known for its industrial docks.
"Salford University sits just outside central Manchester."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Salfords
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_____ University sits just outside central Manchester.
Etymology
Made up of Old English sealh ('willow, sallow') and ford ('ford').
Rhymes for Salford
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What does “Salford” mean?
The word “Salford” means a city in Greater Manchester, England, historically known for its industrial docks.
How do you pronounce “Salford”?
“Salford” is pronounced SOL-fuhrd (/ˈsɒlfərd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Salford” in a sentence?
Here is “Salford” used in a sentence: “Salford University sits just outside central Manchester.”
What part of speech is “Salford”?
“Salford” is a name.
Is “Salford” a common word?
“Salford” is an uncommon word in modern English.
