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Definition of vaux
vaux
/vɔːks/
vaux
Plural:Vauxes
vaux Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A surname of Anglo-Norman origin, derived from the Old French plural for 'valley'.
Example
"The renowned landscape architect Calvert Vaux collaborated closely with Frederick Law Olmsted to design New York's Central Park."
2
A geographical naming element meaning 'valleys', historically found in various European chateaux, estates, and English place names.
Example
"They spent the afternoon exploring the grand gardens of Vaux-le-Vicomte during their tour of historical French estates."
Word Nuance & Usage
In standard English usage, 'vaux' is almost exclusively encountered capitalized as a proper noun, functioning as a surname or a geographic place name element.
• Rhymes for vaux
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Old French 'vaux', the plural of 'val' (valley), tracing its ultimate roots back to the Latin 'vallis'.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vaux. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vaux