Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

thorp

Noun

/θɔːrp/

Definition

A small village or hamlet.

Examples

The village of Wellingthorpe is a quaint thorp in the countryside.
Historically, many thorps were established near farms as centers of community life.
In England, the term ‘thorp’ can often be found in place names, indicating a small settlement.

Meaning

The term ‘thorp’ refers to a minor settlement or a rural community, often smaller than a town, typically found in certain parts of England and other regions influenced by Old Norse and Anglo-Saxon languages.