Word
vauxhall
Phoneticsvaux·hall
/ˈvɑksˌhɔɫ/
Definition
n. a large public garden where people go for music, food, and walks. This word was popular in the past to describe a place for outdoor fun.
n. a large public pleasure garden, typically featuring music, light refreshments, and pathways for promenading. Historically associated with the 18th and 19th centuries; now primarily used to refer to the specific London district or as a generic term for such venues in historical contexts.
Examples
“The city opened a new vauxhall for summer concerts.”
“In the 18th century, the local vauxhall was the most popular place for young couples to meet and listen to the orchestra.”
Examples
simple
“The city opened a new vauxhall for summer concerts.”
contextual
“In the 18th century, the local vauxhall was the most popular place for young couples to meet and listen to the orchestra.”
Usage
When referring to the specific district in London or the historical gardens, it is capitalised as 'Vauxhall'.
Etymology
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 adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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