Somerset

/'sʌməset/
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Definition

  1. Proper noun:

    • A county in southwestern England: A ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in South West England, bordering the Bristol Channel. It is known for its rural landscapes, historic sites like Glastonbury Tor, and cities such as Bath and Wells.

  2. Noun:

    • An acrobatic feat; a somersault: A movement in which a person turns head over heels, making a complete revolution of the body. This is an archaic or dialectal usage, now largely superseded by the word "somersault."
Usage Examples

  • Proper noun:

    • The city of Bath is located in the county of Somerset.
    • We went hiking on the Mendip Hills in Somerset.

  • Noun (archaic):

    • The gymnast performed a perfect somerset on the mat. (Note: In modern English, "somersault" is the standard term for this.)
Advanced Usage
  • "To turn a somerset": An old-fashioned phrase meaning to perform a somersault.
    • The clown turned a somerset to the delight of the children.
Variants and Related Words
  • Somersault (n, v): The standard modern term for the acrobatic movement. To perform a forward or backward roll.
  • Somerset Maugham (proper noun): W. Somerset Maugham, a famous British playwright, novelist, and short-story writer.
Synonyms
  • For the acrobatic feat: Somersault, flip, roll, tumble.
  • For the county: N/A (proper noun).
Related Phrases
  • "Somerset Levels": A coastal plain and wetland area in central Somerset, England.
    • The Somerset Levels are an important habitat for wildlife.
Related Idioms
  • There are no common idioms directly using the word "somerset." The related term "somersault" appears in idioms like "to do a political somersault," meaning to completely reverse one's opinion or policy.
Noun
  1. an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
  2. a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel

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