dunbar

/ˈdʌnbɑr/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a place name, particularly a town or area in Scotland, most notably the Dunbar area in East Lothian and Dunbar, Illinois in the United States.

“I’m visiting Dunbar in Scotland for my vacation.”

2. noun

a type of small to medium-sized sailing vessel used in the 17th to 19th centuries, similar to a sloop.

“The Dunbar was a sailing vessel used for trade in the 18th century.”

3. noun

a type of railway carriage, especially in the UK.

“The old Dunbar carriage is now on display at the museum.”

Synonyms

  • carriage
  • sailing vessel
  • village

Antonyms

  • city
  • land vehicle