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Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon

6.6
A town in central England on the River Avon where William Shakespeare was born and is buried
  • proper noun
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  • Many tourists visit Stratford-upon-Avon each year to see Shakespeare's birthplace.

Examples

  • The historical charm of Stratford-upon-Avon attracts both locals and visitors alike.

  • I visited Stratford-upon-Avon last summer.

  • She spent her childhood in Stratford-upon-Avon and often visited the local theaters.

  • Have you ever been to Stratford-upon-Avon?

  • William Shakespeare was born in the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564.

  • Many tourists visit Stratford-upon-Avon to explore Shakespeare's childhood home.

  • The Royal Shakespeare Company performs many plays in Stratford-upon-Avon every year.

Synonyms

Stratford-on-Avon
vsStratford-upon-Avon
6.8

A town in central England on the River Avon where Shakespeare was born and buried

has identical meaning but is the alternative traditional form of the place name

Surface Forms

Stratford-upon-Avon main

Etymology

Stratford-upon-Avon breaks into old parts: Stratford comes from words meaning 'street' and 'ford', a shallow river crossing, and Avon comes from an old Celtic word meaning 'river'. So the name simply means the 'street ford on the river', which explains why the town grew at a crossing on the River Avon and later became famous as Shakespeare's birthplace.