Holme: meaning, definitions and examples

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holme

[ həʊm ]

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place

A holme is a small island or piece of firm land in a fen or marsh, often slightly raised above the water level.

Synonyms

island, islet, marshland

Examples of usage

The river was dotted with picturesque holmes.
The birds nested on the holme in the middle of the marsh.

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British

A piece of land in or near a village or town, especially one used as a recreational area.

Synonyms

common, green, recreation ground

Examples of usage

The village green was a popular holme for picnics and games.
The children played football on the holme by the church.

Translations

Translations of the word "holme" in other languages:

🇵🇹 holme

🇮🇳 holme

🇩🇪 holme

🇮🇩 holme

🇺🇦 holme

🇵🇱 holme

🇯🇵 ホルム (horumu)

🇫🇷 holme

🇪🇸 holme

🇹🇷 holme

🇰🇷 홀름 (holmeu)

🇸🇦 holme

🇨🇿 holme

🇸🇰 holme

🇨🇳 霍尔姆 (Huò'ěrmǔ)

🇸🇮 holme

🇮🇸 holme

🇰🇿 holme

🇬🇪 ჰოლმე (holme)

🇦🇿 holme

🇲🇽 holme

Word origin

The word 'holme' originated from Old English 'holm' meaning 'a small island'. Over time, it evolved to also refer to a piece of land near a village or town. The term has been used in British English for centuries to describe both natural and man-made areas of land. Today, 'holme' is primarily used in the context of geography and land management.