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Scarborough
SKAHR-buh-roh
Scarborough (name) means a coastal town in North Yorkshire, England. Example: “They spent their holiday walking along the beach at Scarborough.”
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1
A coastal town in North Yorkshire, England.
"They spent their holiday walking along the beach at Scarborough."
2
A district of Toronto, Canada.
"Her cousins live in Scarborough, on the east side of Toronto."
3
A habitational surname of Old Norse origin.
"The play was written by a man named Scarborough."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Scarboroughs
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Etymology
From the Old Norse personal name Skarði combined with borg, "fortress."
Rhymes for Scarborough
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What does “Scarborough” mean?
The word “Scarborough” means a coastal town in North Yorkshire, England.
How do you pronounce “Scarborough”?
“Scarborough” is pronounced SKAHR-buh-roh (/ˈskɑɹbəɹoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Scarborough” in a sentence?
Here is “Scarborough” used in a sentence: “They spent their holiday walking along the beach at Scarborough.”
What part of speech is “Scarborough”?
“Scarborough” is a name.
Where does the word “Scarborough” come from?
The word “Scarborough” comes from Old Norse. From the Old Norse personal name Skarði combined with borg, "fortress.".
Is “Scarborough” a common word?
“Scarborough” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Scarborough” have?
“Scarborough” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a coastal town in North Yorkshire, England.
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