English Explanatory Dictionary

Epsom

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  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.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛpsəm/

Word forms

Epsom

Etymology

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

Derived words

Epsom and Ewell Epsom Downs Epsom salt Epsom salts
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