English Explanatory Dictionary

Savile Row

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A street in Mayfair, City of Westminster, London, England, known for its bespoke tailoring for men.
  2. The tailoring companies located on Savile Row and neighbouring streets.

Pronunciation

/sævɪl ɹəʊ/

Word forms

Savile Row

Etymology

Originally named Savile Street, it was built between 1731 and 1735 as part of the development of the Burlington Estate and named after Dorothy Boyle, Countess of Burlington (née Savile; 1699–1758).

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