Meanings
ascot1
plural ascots
- abbreviationellipsisEllipsis of ascot tie.
1 more example
Mr Carlyle listened to the faithful catalogue of his possessions. His fetter-and-link albert of gold and platinum was minutely described. His spotted blue ascot, with its gentlemanly pearl scarfpin, was set forth, and the fact that the buttonhole in the left lapel of his morning coat showed signs of use was duly noted.
1914, Ernest Bramah [pseudonym; Ernest Brammah Smith], Max Carrados - IrelandUKAn instant, wall-mounted water heater, irrespective of brand.
Ascot2
- A town in Sunninghill and Ascot parish, Windsor and Maidenhead borough, Berkshire, England, and the location of the famous Ascot Racecourse.
- A northern suburb of Brisbane in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
- A suburb of the City of Greater Bendigo, central Victoria, Australia.
Synonyms & antonyms
Origin
- Old Englishēast“east”
- EnglishAscot
From Old English ēast (“east”) + cot (“cottage, hut”). Doublet of Eastcote.
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Cite this entry
ascot. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ascot
“ascot.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ascot. Accessed November 2, 2026.
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