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Definition of yarmouth

yarmouth

/ˈjɑːrməθ/
Yar · mouth
Plural:Yarmouths
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yarmouth Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British A coastal town and port in Norfolk, England, situated at the mouth of the River Yare, historically known for its herring fishing industry and as a popular seaside resort.

2

Canadian A port town in southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada, situated on the Bay of Fundy and renowned for its maritime history and ferry links.

3

American A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, located on Cape Cod and featuring numerous historic sites and beaches.

Word Nuance & Usage

Always capitalized as a proper noun ('Yarmouth'). Context is required to distinguish between the historically prominent English town and the various North American settlements named after it.

• Nearby Words

yarkand
yarkon
yarlung tsangpo
yarmouth
yarmulke
yarn
yaroslavl

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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