four hundred

four hun·dred

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fawr, fohr huhn-drid]
- /fɔr, foʊr ˈhʌn drɪd/
- /fɔː(r) ˈhʌndrəd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr, fohr huhn-drid]
- /fɔr, foʊr ˈhʌn drɪd/

Definitions of four hundred words

noun four hundred the exclusive social set of a city or area. 1
noun four hundred cardinal number: 400 1
adjective four hundred 400 of sth 1
noun four hundred the exclusive social set of a particular place 0

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Origin of four hundred

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1885-90; allegedly after the capacity of the ballroom in the mansion of Caroline Schermerhorn Astor, a leader of New York society in the late 19th century

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four hundred popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for four hundred

noun four hundred

jet set — a fashionable social set composed of wealthy people who travel frequently by jetliner to parties and resorts.
aristocracy — The aristocracy is a class of people in some countries who have a high social rank and special titles.
beau monde — the world of fashion and society
beautiful people — wealthy, fashionable people of the leisure class
cafe society — people, esp intellectuals and artists who meet in cafés

All 21 Synonyms of four hundred