hamlet
Translation
hamlet, small village
Examples
He lives in a quiet hamlet in the countryside.
He lives in a quiet hamlet in the countryside.
Grammar Patterns
((a hamlet)) a small village He lives in a quiet hamlet in the countryside.
Similar Words
Synonyms: village, settlement
Etymology
From Old French 'hamelet', a diminutive of 'hamel', meaning 'little village'. Related to the word 'home'.
Memory Tips
Think of a small 'ham' (home) and add '-let' (little) to get 'little home' or 'little village'.