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Word

fulham

Phoneticsful·ham

Definitions

01London district

B1

n. an area in southwest London on the north side of the River Thames.

n. a residential and commercial district in southwest London, situated within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.

“They decided to move to Fulham because it is close to the river.”

“The property market in Fulham has seen significant growth due to its proximity to central London and its reputable schools.”

02football club

B1 · Sport

n. a professional football team based in London.

n. a reference to Fulham Football Club, the oldest professional football team in London, which plays at Craven Cottage.

“Fulham are playing at home this Saturday against their local rivals.”

“Supporters gathered outside the stadium to celebrate Fulham's promotion back to the top flight of English football.”

British English

Synonyms

the Cottagers

03cheating dice

C2

n. an old word for dice that are weighted to make someone lose.

n. a historical term for loaded dice designed to produce specific outcomes in gambling.

“The old story mentions a gambler who used a fulham to win the game.”

“In Elizabethan literature, characters are often warned against the use of fulhams and other deceptive tools in gaming houses.”

Archaic · Slang

Usage

Usually spelled 'fullam' in modern historical texts; 'fulham' is a variant based on the district's past reputation for producing them.

Synonyms

loaded dice

Real-World Examples

“New recruit Gonzalo Garcia comes in £0.5m more expensive to provide competition in the Fulham frontline, with Muniz producing one goal and one assist from 10 starts last season.”
BBC News · 14 Aug 2026

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