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Vauxhall

name · noun · 9 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈvɒks.ɔːl/
  • CMU ARPABET: V AA1 K S HH AO2 L Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

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Meaning 1

An inner city area of London in the borough of Lambeth, Greater London (OS grid ref TQ3077).

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An inner city area of Liverpool, Merseyside, England (OS grid ref SJ3492).

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A neighbourhood and holiday park in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England (OS grid ref TG5108).

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An inner city area of Birmingham, West Midlands, England (OS grid ref SP0988).

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An unincorporated community in Union County, New Jersey, United States.

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A town in southern Alberta, Canada.

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A suburb of Auckland, New Zealand, on the North Shore.

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A suburb of Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.

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Meaning 9

A make of British motor car, first manufactured in Vauxhall in London.

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History

Etymology

Generally thought to have originated in the late 13th century, from the name of Falkes de Breauté, the head of King John's mercenaries, who owned a large house in the area, known as Faulke's Hall, later Foxhall, and eventually Vauxhall.

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