tilbury

noun

til·​bury ˈtil-ˌber-ē How to pronounce tilbury (audio)
-b(ə-)rē
plural tilburies
: a light 2-wheeled carriage

Word History

Etymology

Tilbury, 19th century English coach builder

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tilbury was in 1814

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Cite this Entry

“Tilbury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tilbury. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Geographical Definition

Tilbury

geographical name

Til·​bury ˈtil-b(ə-)rē How to pronounce Tilbury (audio)
 US also  -ˌber-ē
town and port east of London on the Thames River in Essex, southeastern England population 12,500

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