brighton

IPA/bɹˈaɪtən/
KK[brˈaɪtən]IPA/brˈaɪtən/

brighton — noun

1. a city and seaside resort on the south coast of England, in the county of East S

1.nounA2
Definition

a city and seaside resort on the south coast of England, in the county of East Sussex, with a long beach, a pier, and a famous old palace called the Royal Pavilion.

Example

Jude spent his summer holiday in Brighton with his family.

preposition: in Brighton

The train from London to Brighton takes about an hour.

Common collocations
  • in Brighton
  • to Brighton
  • near Brighton
  • live in Brighton
  • visit Brighton
  • Brighton beach
  • Brighton seafront
  • Brighton Pier

Usage Note

Brighton is a proper noun and is always capitalised. In travel and location contexts, it commonly follows the prepositions 'in', 'to', or 'near'.

Common Mistakes

I am going to Brighton beach.' (correct but missing article)
I am going to Brighton Beach.
When referring to the specific named beach, it is part of the proper name and should be capitalised.

Common collocations

Nouns

Prepositions

Etymology

Old EnglishEnglish

The name Brighton comes from Old English 'Beorhthelmestun', meaning 'Beorhthelm's farm or settlement'. Over time it was shortened through 'Bristelmestune' to the modern form 'Brighton'.