What does THORP mean?

Here is the requested information about the word "thorp": Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A small village or hamlet.
2. A group of houses and other buildings, larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town.

Pronunciations

• US: /θɔrp/
• UK: /θɔːp/

Origin and Usage

The word "thorp" is of Old English origin, and it has been in use since the Middle Ages. It is a term used to describe a small village or hamlet, typically consisting of a few houses and other buildings. The word is still in use today, although it is not as commonly used as it once was.

Synonyms

• hamlet
• village
• settlement

Related Words

• torah
• troop
• ortho
• thorn
• photo

Example Sentences

1. She grew up in a tiny thorp in the English countryside.
2. The thorp was located at the bottom of a steep hill.
3. The villagers of the thorp were known for their hospitality.