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Definition of beaumont

beaumont

/ˈboʊmɑːnt/
Beau · mont
Plural:Beaumonts
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beaumont Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A city in southeastern Texas, United States, situated on the Neches River and historically significant as the site of the 1901 Spindletop oil discovery that sparked the Texas oil boom.

2

A surname of French origin, historically belonging to prominent English and French aristocratic families.

Example

"Dr. William Beaumont is widely remembered in medical history as the father of gastric physiology."

3

American A city in Southern California, United States, located in Riverside County at the summit of the San Gorgonio Pass.

• Nearby Words

beau
beaucoup
beaujolais
beaumont
beaut
beauteous
beautician

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old French 'beu mont' or 'beau mont', meaning 'beautiful mountain'. It originated as a place name in various regions of France before being adopted as a surname and subsequently transferred to numerous towns and cities globally.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beaumont. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beaumont
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