Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Vauxhall

name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    An inner city area of London in the borough of Lambeth, Greater London (OS grid ref TQ3077).
  2. 2
    An inner city area of Liverpool, Merseyside, England (OS grid ref SJ3492).
  3. 3
    A neighbourhood and holiday park in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England (OS grid ref TG5108).
  4. 4
    An inner city area of Birmingham, West Midlands, England (OS grid ref SP0988).
  5. 5
    An unincorporated community in Union County, New Jersey, United States.
Show 3 more definitions
  1. 6
    A town in southern Alberta, Canada.
  2. 7
    A suburb of Auckland, New Zealand, on the North Shore.
  3. 8
    A suburb of Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
Noun
  1. 1
    A make of British motor car, first manufactured in Vauxhall in London.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Generally thought to have originated in the late 13th century, from the name of Falkes de Breauté, the head of King John's mercenaries, who owned a large house in the area, known as Faulke's Hall, later Foxhall, and eventually Vauxhall.

Etymology 2

Generally thought to have originated in the late 13th century, from the name of Falkes de Breauté, the head of King John's mercenaries, who owned a large house in the area, known as Faulke's Hall, later Foxhall, and eventually Vauxhall.

See also for "vauxhall"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: vauxhall