margot: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Low (as a common noun, it is virtually non-existent; as a name, it is relatively uncommon compared to other names)Proper noun, formal when used as a name.
Quick answer
What does “margot” mean?
A given name, typically female, sometimes used as a variant of Margaret or Marguerite.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A given name, typically female, sometimes used as a variant of Margaret or Marguerite.
Rarely, can be used informally or humorously as a placeholder name or to refer to a particular type of person, but this is not common. It is primarily a proper noun.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in usage as it is a name. Both recognize it as a variant of Margaret.
Connotations
Potentially carries slightly more literary or artistic connotations in both regions due to associations with famous individuals.
Frequency
Slightly more recognized as a name in the UK perhaps due to historical figures like Queen Margaret, but the variant 'Margot' is not particularly common in either region.
Grammar
How to Use “margot” in a Sentence
[Proper Noun]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “margot” in a Sentence
verb
British English
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American English
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adverb
British English
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American English
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adjective
British English
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American English
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Only if referring to a specific person by that name in a business context.
Academic
Only appears in historical, literary, or biographical contexts.
Everyday
Used solely as a personal name in social contexts.
Technical
No technical usage.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “margot”
- Spelling it as 'Margo' or 'Margaux' (though these are accepted variants)
- Pronouncing the final 't' (it is silent)
- Using it as a common noun.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is an English proper noun (a name), borrowed from French. It is not a common noun with a standard definition in the dictionary.
The 't' is silent. In British English, it's pronounced /ˈmɑːɡəʊ/ (MAR-go). In American English, it's /ˈmɑːrɡoʊ/ (MAR-go), with a slightly more pronounced 'r' sound.
In extremely rare and specific contexts, it might be used poetically or humorously, but for all practical purposes, it functions only as a personal given name.
It is a French diminutive of the name Marguerite, which is the French form of Margaret. The name Margaret comes from the Greek 'margaritēs', meaning 'pearl'.
A given name, typically female, sometimes used as a variant of Margaret or Marguerite.
Margot is usually proper noun, formal when used as a name. in register.
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Idioms & Phrases
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Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a famous MARGOT (like an actress) wearing a GO(T) to an awards show.
Conceptual Metaphor
N/A for a proper name.
Practice
Quiz
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the word 'margot' in standard English?