great yarmouth: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Low (Proper Noun)Neutral to formal. Geographic reference.
Quick answer
What does “great yarmouth” mean?
A coastal town and borough in the county of Norfolk, England.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A coastal town and borough in the county of Norfolk, England.
Refers to a specific geographical location; can also be used as a metonym for tourism in a traditional British seaside resort, its fishing heritage, or the broader local administrative area.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The term is inherently British. An American reference would typically be for specific historical or travel contexts.
Connotations
UK: Seaside holidays, piers, fishing industry, a specific location. US: Likely unknown or a historical/travel reference.
Frequency
High frequency in UK regional/national news and travel contexts; very low in general American English.
Grammar
How to Use “great yarmouth” in a Sentence
Located in + [Norfolk/the UK]Travel to + [Great Yarmouth]The seaside resort of + [Great Yarmouth]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “great yarmouth” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- a Great Yarmouth-based company
- the Great Yarmouth shoreline
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Tourism industry reports, local economic development.
Academic
Historical studies, geographical texts, urban planning case studies.
Everyday
Discussing holiday plans, referring to a location in news.
Technical
Meteorological reports for the region, maritime charts.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “great yarmouth”
Neutral
Weak
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “great yarmouth”
- Writing 'Great Yarmounth' (misspelling).
- Using 'the' incorrectly before it (e.g., 'the Great Yarmouth' is often wrong; it's usually just 'Great Yarmouth').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Locally, it is often called just 'Yarmouth', but to distinguish it from other places called Yarmouth (e.g., in Isle of Wight or Canada), the full name 'Great Yarmouth' is used officially and in wider contexts.
The 'Great' prefix historically distinguished it from the smaller settlement of Little Yarmouth (now part of Gorleston). It denotes its larger size and importance.
It is a traditional seaside resort offering beaches, a pleasure pier, amusement arcades, historic quayside, and family attractions.
No, Great Yarmouth is a town. It is also the administrative centre of the Borough of Great Yarmouth, a local government district.
A coastal town and borough in the county of Norfolk, England.
Great yarmouth is usually neutral to formal. geographic reference. in register.
Great yarmouth: in British English it is pronounced /ˌɡreɪt ˈjɑːməθ/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌɡreɪt ˈjɑːrməθ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: A GREAT place for a holiday by the sea, with a name that sounds like it has a wide, open MOUTH for a harbour.
Conceptual Metaphor
A PLACE IS A CONTAINER (for history/tourism).
Practice
Quiz
What is Great Yarmouth best known for historically?