Word
plymouth
Phoneticsply·mouth
/ˈpɫɪməθ/
Definitions
01city in England
n. a large port city in southwest England, famous for its history with the sea.
n. a historic city and port in Devon, South West England, situated between the mouths of the rivers Plym and Tamar.
“The ferry to France leaves from the port in Plymouth every evening.”
“Plymouth served as a vital naval base during the Napoleonic Wars and remains a significant centre for maritime operations in the United Kingdom.”
02town in Massachusetts
n. the town in the United States where the Pilgrims first landed in 1620.
n. a coastal town in Massachusetts, United States, established in 1620 by the Pilgrims of the Mayflower.
“Many tourists visit Plymouth to see the famous rock where the Pilgrims landed.”
“The settlement at Plymouth was the first permanent colony established by English separatists in New England, marking a pivotal moment in American history.”
03car brand
n. a brand of American cars that were popular in the 20th century.
n. a former American automobile marque produced by Chrysler Corporation, active from 1928 until 2001.
“My grandfather still keeps his old 1960s Plymouth in the garage.”
“The Plymouth brand was originally conceived to compete in the low-priced market segment against established rivals like Ford and Chevrolet.”
American English
Etymology
From Plym + mouth, referring to the river's mouth.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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