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Mayfair

American

[may-fair] / ˈmeɪˌfɛər /

noun

a fashionable neighborhood in London, England, E of Hyde Park.

Mayfair British

/ ˈmeɪˌfɛə /

noun

a fashionable district of west central London

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The Argentine dined with legendary former United boss Sir Alex Ferguson in Mayfair, London just weeks before Louis van Gaal was sacked as Red Devils boss.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

From HSBC’s office in the Mayfair section of London, he discussed the recent hedge-fund volatility, saying proper due diligence should help investors avoid funds with high concentrations.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026

Eugenie is a director at the art gallery Hauser & Wirth in Mayfair, and her husband has worked in hospitality and marketing.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

The Beatles' first official London museum is set to open next year in the Mayfair building where the band recorded its final album and played its last gig, Paul McCartney announced Monday.

From Barron's ● May 11, 2026

“Someone called Lady Eastleigh lives at Mayfair 0488. It’s an address in Grosvenor Street. They’ve never heard of Baker.”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

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