Burberry
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/ˈbɝːbəri/
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/ˈbɜːb(ə)ri/
British luxury fashion brand (trench coats/check pattern)
Etymology
'Burberry' originates from English as a surname, specifically the family name 'Burberry' carried by the company's founder Thomas Burberry.
'Burberry' was adopted as the company name when Thomas Burberry founded his business in 1856. In the 20th century the company was often referred to as 'Burberrys' (plural). In the late 1990s/early 2000s the brand rebranded back to the singular 'Burberry'.
Initially it was a family surname, but over time it evolved into the name of a fashion company and then also came to denote the company's products (e.g., a Burberry trench coat) and signature check pattern.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a British luxury fashion house founded by Thomas Burberry, known for trench coats, outerwear, and its distinctive check pattern.
Burberry announced its new collection at London Fashion Week.
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Noun 2
the brand's characteristic checked pattern (often called the Nova check) used on scarves, linings, and accessories.
He prefers items with the classic Burberry check.
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Noun 3
a coat or other garment made by Burberry; colloquially, 'a Burberry' can mean a Burberry trench coat.
She wore a Burberry to the wedding.
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Noun 4
originally, the term can refer to the gabardine fabric developed by Thomas Burberry used for weatherproof garments.
The jacket is made from Burberry gabardine.
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Last updated: 2025/12/30 00:01