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Definition of irvine

irvine

/ˈɜːrvaɪn/
Ir · vine
Plural:Irvines
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irvine Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A large, master-planned city located in Orange County, California, United States, known for its technology sector, numerous corporate headquarters, and the University of California, Irvine.

2

A traditional Scottish surname originating from the town or the River Irvine in Ayrshire.

Example

"The Irvine family has a long and storied history within the Scottish clan system."

3

Scottish A coastal town in North Ayrshire, Scotland, situated on the Firth of Clyde, which historically served as a major port and military capital.

• Rhymes for irvine

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from a Celtic river name in Scotland, likely from Brittonic elements related to the Welsh 'ir' or 'yr' (green, fresh) and 'afon' (water, river). It became a notable place name in Ayrshire, Scotland, developed into a prominent Scottish surname (Clan Irvine), and was later given to various cities worldwide, notably the master-planned city in California.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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