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Lord's

|Lord's|

🇺🇸

/lɔrdz/

🇬🇧

/lɔːdz/

(Lord)

cricket ground

Base Form	Plural
Lord	Lords

Etymology

Etymology Information

'Lord's' originates from the name 'Thomas Lord', who established the cricket ground in 1787.

Historical Evolution

'Lord's' has remained largely unchanged since its establishment, maintaining its association with cricket.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the cricket ground established by Thomas Lord, and this meaning has remained consistent.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a cricket ground in London, known as the 'Home of Cricket'.

The final match of the series will be held at Lord's.

Synonyms

Noun 2

possessive form of 'Lord', referring to something belonging to a lord.

The Lord's manor was the largest in the county.

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Idioms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39