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Definition of somersby

somersby

/ˈsʌm.ɚz.bi/
som · ers · by

Plural:Somersbys
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somersby Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A popular international brand of cider, known for its sweet, fruit-forward flavors, produced and distributed by the Danish brewing company Carlsberg Group.

Example

"We sat on the sunny terrace and enjoyed a couple of cold Somersbys with ice."


2

Australian A semi-rural suburb located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, known for its agricultural land, industrial parks, and nature reserves such as the Australian Reptile Park.


3

British A small village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, historically notable as the birthplace of the prominent Victorian poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson.

Word Origin & Etymology

The name originally derives from Old Norse and Old English roots, meaning 'the village or farmstead of Sumer'. It is the name of several small localities, including a village in Lincolnshire, England, famous as the birthplace of poet Alfred Lord Tennyson. As a modern cider brand, the name was artificially adopted by the Carlsberg Group in 2008 to evoke the rustic feel of a traditional English country village.

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