Soho
Soho (proper noun) means a well-known entertainment and nightlife district in central London. Example: “They spent the evening bar-hopping around Soho.”
How to use Soho
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place name shared by well-known city districts in London, New York, and elsewhere, all known for nightlife or the arts.
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
They spent the evening bar-hopping around _____.
Etymology
Originally a hunting cry, "so-ho," used when a hare was sighted — the district in London took its name from a field where the cry was once shouted.
Rhymes for Soho
See all rhymes for Soho →Frequently asked questions
What does “Soho” mean?
The word “Soho” means a well-known entertainment and nightlife district in central London. In plain terms, a place name shared by well-known city districts in London, New York, and elsewhere, all known for nightlife or the arts.
How do you pronounce “Soho”?
“Soho” is pronounced SOH-hoh (/ˈsoʊ.hoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Soho” in a sentence?
Here is “Soho” used in a sentence: “They spent the evening bar-hopping around Soho.”
What part of speech is “Soho”?
“Soho” is a proper noun.
Is “Soho” a common word?
“Soho” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Soho” have?
“Soho” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a well-known entertainment and nightlife district in central London.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include Soho: