Plymouth Rock

noun

Plym·​outh Rock ˈpli-məth- How to pronounce Plymouth Rock (audio)
: any of a U.S. breed of medium-sized single-combed domestic chickens raised for eggs and meat

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Plymouth Rock, Plymouth, Massachusetts Plymouth Rock is the legendary landing site of the Pilgrims in 1620 and one of America’s most iconic historical landmarks. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026 Plymouth Rock, Plymouth, Massachusetts The legendary landing site of the Pilgrims in 1620, Plymouth Rock remains one of America’s most iconic historical landmarks. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026 Plymouth Rock — Plymouth, MA Up the coast in Massachusetts, Plymouth Rock marks the legendary landing site of the Pilgrims in 1620 and remains one of America’s most iconic historical landmarks. Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026 Plymouth Rock — Plymouth, Massachusetts Plymouth Rock marks the legendary landing site of the Pilgrims in 1620 and remains one of America’s most iconic historical landmarks. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Plymouth Rock

Word History

Etymology

Plymouth Rock, traditional site of Pilgrim landing in 1620

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Plymouth Rock was in 1849

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“Plymouth Rock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Plymouth%20Rock. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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Plymouth Rock

noun
Plym·​outh Rock ˌplim-əth- How to pronounce Plymouth Rock (audio)
: any of an American breed of medium-sized domestic chickens having a single comb
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