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Stratford
STRAT-fuhd
Stratford (name) means an English place name and surname, most famously Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Example: “Tourists flock to Stratford to see Shakespeare's birthplace.”
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An English place name and surname, most famously Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
"Tourists flock to Stratford to see Shakespeare's birthplace."
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Etymology
Formed from Old English strǣt (“road”) and ford (“ford”). It is a doublet of Stretford.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Stratford” mean?
The word “Stratford” means an English place name and surname, most famously Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
How do you pronounce “Stratford”?
“Stratford” is pronounced STRAT-fuhd (/ˈstɹæt.fɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Stratford” in a sentence?
Here is “Stratford” used in a sentence: “Tourists flock to Stratford to see Shakespeare's birthplace.”
What part of speech is “Stratford”?
“Stratford” is a name.
Is “Stratford” a common word?
“Stratford” is an uncommon word in modern English.
