# Nash

/ˈnæʃ/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/nash
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 2. a surname or place

noun · CEFR B2

a common family name or the name of several small towns.

For teachers: a proper noun functioning as a surname of English origin or a toponym for various locations in the UK and USA.

- John Nash was a famous architect who designed many buildings in London.
- The architectural legacy of John Nash remains visible in the grand terraces surrounding Regent's Park.

## Examples

- Don't be so nash; put a coat on.
- He was always a bit nash and would refuse to go for walks if there was even a light breeze.
- The older generation often viewed their descendants as increasingly nash, attributing this perceived physical fragility to the comforts of modern indoor heating and sedentary lifestyles.

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