Chesapeake
What is another word for Chesapeake? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Name — The Chesapeake Bay, a large estuary on the east coast of the United States, bordering Maryland and Virginia.
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Etymology
From Algonquian "Chesepiooc," likely meaning something like "great water" rather than the popular folk explanation "great shellfish bay."
Full origin of Chesapeake →Frequently asked questions
What does “Chesapeake” mean?
The word “Chesapeake” means the Chesapeake Bay, a large estuary on the east coast of the United States, bordering Maryland and Virginia. In plain terms, the big bay on the US East Coast, or the Native people once living there.
How do you use “Chesapeake” in a sentence?
Here is “Chesapeake” used in a sentence: “Fishermen have harvested blue crabs from the Chesapeake for generations.”
What part of speech is “Chesapeake”?
Depending on how it is used, “Chesapeake” can be a name and a noun.
Is “Chesapeake” a common word?
“Chesapeake” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Chesapeake” have?
“Chesapeake” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the Chesapeake Bay, a large estuary on the east coast of the United States, bordering Maryland and Virginia.
