Mayfair
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5.8
- proper noun
- /ˈmeɪfɛə/
- But now, walking through the narrow streets of the Mayfair district of London, past Rolls Royce and Jaguar showrooms, expensive boutiques, and trendy restaurants, L.A. doesn't seem so far away after all.
- Mayfair in London
- Mayfair Hotel
- Mayfair district
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Watch on YouTubeAnd they don't necessarily want to be packed through the window of Jack Barclay, Rolls Royce dealer in the middle of Mayfair.
- And they don't necessarily want to be packed through the window of Jack Barclay, Rolls Royce dealer in the middle of Mayfair.
- Then I was walking in London and the one evening I was coming back from Mayfair and there was a whole ream of like homeless people on the streets.
- So literally I was in Mayfair bar, left Mayfair bar.
- So where do I say Mayfair and what happened?
Examples
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The luxury hotel is located in Mayfair, one of the most affluent areas of London.
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PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE): A jockey and his bride at their 1930 wedding reception in London's Mayfair district.
Academic text (1993) -
I bought a house in Mayfair for $500.
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Yes, my daughter runs a hat shop in Mayfair.
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"Is the Mayfair a good hotel?" Marissa asked.
Fiction book (1991) -
Bob drove slowly and without purpose through Mayfair, its small, exclusive shops closed, with only an occasional person walking on the streets.
Fiction book (1990) -
He always stays in the Mayfair Hotel, the bill paid by his company.
Fiction book (1996) -
Christie's auction house in Mayfair was the site of the Children in Need auction.
Blog text (9) -
She enjoyed lunch at a picturesque cafe in Mayfair, surrounded by high-end shops.
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The real estate prices in Mayfair reflect its status as one of London’s wealthiest districts.
Synonyms
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5.5
A busy street and area in central London with many shops and theaters
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1.9
A London district with fashionable shops, galleries, and a lively cultural scene
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3.3
A part of central London with many theatres and shops
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Mayfair was named after a yearly May fair that once took place on that land in London. Over time the market area became a rich and fashionable district, which is why Mayfair now means a place of luxury hotels, shops, and homes.