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Uncommon
Whitehall
WYT-hawl
Whitehall (name) means a street and district in London that houses many British government offices, used as a metonym for the UK government. Example: “Whitehall announced new policy guidance on Monday.”
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A street and district in London that houses many British government offices, used as a metonym for the UK government.
"Whitehall announced new policy guidance on Monday."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Whitehalls
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Etymology
Formed in Middle English from whit (“white”) and halgh (“corner, nook; hall”).
Frequently asked questions
What does “Whitehall” mean?
The word “Whitehall” means a street and district in London that houses many British government offices, used as a metonym for the UK government.
How do you pronounce “Whitehall”?
“Whitehall” is pronounced WYT-hawl (/ˈwaɪthɔːl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Whitehall” in a sentence?
Here is “Whitehall” used in a sentence: “Whitehall announced new policy guidance on Monday.”
What part of speech is “Whitehall”?
“Whitehall” is a name.
Is “Whitehall” a common word?
“Whitehall” is an uncommon word in modern English.
