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Epsom

UK/ˈɛpsəm/

Epsom proper noun: a town in Epsom and Ewell borough, Surrey, England, known for its racecourse (OS grid ref TQ2060).

Proper noun

Epsom

  1. A town in Epsom and Ewell borough, Surrey, England, known for its racecourse (OS grid ref TQ2060).
  2. An unincorporated community in Bogard Township, Daviess County, Indiana, United States; the well water tasted of Epsom salts.
  3. A town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States, named after Epsom, Surrey.
  4. A rural locality in Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia.
  5. A suburb of Bendigo in the City of Greater Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.
  6. A suburb of Auckland, New Zealand.

Origin of Epsom

From Old English Ebba (“a personal name”) + hām (“homestead”).

Words formed from Epsom

Questions about Epsom

What does Epsom mean?
Epsom means a town in Epsom and Ewell borough, Surrey, England, known for its racecourse (OS grid ref TQ2060).
What part of speech is Epsom?
Epsom is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Epsom?
Epsom is pronounced /ˈɛpsəm/ (UK).

Words near Epsom in the dictionary

  1. epsilons
  2. epsilontic
  3. epsilontics
  4. epsin
  5. epsins
  6. Epsom
  7. Epsom and Ewell
  8. Epsom Downs
  9. Epsom salt
  10. Epsom salts
  11. Epsomian

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