Vauxhall
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9.9
- proper noun
- /ˈvɔːksɔːl/
- Archaic
- Vauxhall Gardens?
- Vauxhall Gardens
Examples
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Gainsborough, who was very probably part of the team Francis Hayman had assembled to decorate the supper boxes at Vauxhall Gardens, had a long familiarity with those pleasure grounds.
Academic text (1998) -
Vauxhall Gardens, where people come to see and to be seen.
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Come a week hence to Vauxhall in the evening... and you will see me laughing at these same loonies that you think I pity.
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This extended to George Bickham's Musical Entertainer (1737), the decorated scores and lyrics for the songs that were so central to the delights offered by a trip to Vauxhall.
Academic text (1998) -
Many concerts were held at Vauxhall Gardens, attracting large crowds in the 18th century.
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Visitors flocked to Vauxhall to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and lively entertainment.
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During the summer months, Vauxhall was the place to be for social gatherings and performances.
Synonyms
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3.0
A garden or outdoor area where people sit to drink tea and eat light food
Surface Forms
Etymology
Vauxhall was the name of the area and comes from Falkes' Hall — a house owned by a man called Falkes, with hall meaning 'house'. The public gardens there took the place name, so they became famous as Vauxhall Gardens for music and shows.