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Definition of westbrook
westbrook
/ˈwɛstˌbrʊk/
west · brook
Plural:Westbrooks
westbrook Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• noun
1
An English surname of topographic origin, historically denoting a person or family who lived near a western stream.
Example
"The Westbrook family traced their lineage back to a small rural parish in southern England."
2
American A city in Cumberland County, Maine, United States, situated on the Presumpscot River and historically known for its paper manufacturing industry.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'west' (west) and 'broc' (brook). It originated as a topographic surname for a family living to the west of a small stream.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Westbrook. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/westbrook