Somerset
/'sʌməset/
Definition
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.
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 This is an archaic or dialectal usage, now largely superseded by the word "somersault."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
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an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
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a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel
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