brighton

brighton — geographical name

1. a city on the south coast of England, well-known for its beaches, the Brighton P

1.geographical name
Definition

a city on the south coast of England, well-known for its beaches, the Brighton Pier, and its lively cultural scene

Example

Ava spent her summer holiday in Brighton, walking along the seafront every morning.

place name as destination; 'in + city' for location

Hamza moved to Brighton to study at the university near the coast.

place name as study destination; 'move to + city'

Usage Note

Always capitalised as a proper noun. British English speakers often refer to it simply as 'Brighton' without 'the'.

Common Mistakes

I am going to the Brighton next week.
I am going to Brighton next week.
place names of cities take no article

Etymology

Old EnglishMiddle EnglishModern English

The name 'Brighton' comes from the Old English 'Beorhthelm's tūn', meaning 'Beorhthelm's farm or settlement'. Over time, 'Beorhthelmestun' was shortened through Middle English to 'Brighthelmstone', and eventually became 'Brighton' in the 18th century.