noun
Uncommon
Canterbury
KAN-tuhb-rih
Canterbury (noun) means a stand or rack with dividers, used to hold magazines, sheet music, or loose papers upright. Example: “The old sheet music sat neatly in a wooden canterbury by the piano.”
noun
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A stand or rack with dividers, used to hold magazines, sheet music, or loose papers upright.
"The old sheet music sat neatly in a wooden canterbury by the piano."
How to use Canterbury
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA decorative rack for magazines or papers.
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Word forms
- Plural
- canterburys, canterburies
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The old sheet music sat neatly in a wooden _____ by the piano.
Etymology
Named after the English cathedral city of Canterbury, apparently because early furniture of this type was first made or sold there.
Synonyms
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magazine rack
music stand
Rhymes for Canterbury
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What does “Canterbury” mean?
The word “Canterbury” means a stand or rack with dividers, used to hold magazines, sheet music, or loose papers upright. In plain terms, a decorative rack for magazines or papers.
How do you pronounce “Canterbury”?
“Canterbury” is pronounced KAN-tuhb-rih (/ˈkæntəɹbəɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Canterbury” in a sentence?
Here is “Canterbury” used in a sentence: “The old sheet music sat neatly in a wooden canterbury by the piano.”
What part of speech is “Canterbury”?
“Canterbury” is a noun.
Is “Canterbury” a common word?
“Canterbury” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is a canterbury used for?
A canterbury is a stand or rack with dividers, used to hold magazines, sheet music, or loose papers upright. It is a piece of furniture designed for organized storage of flat items.
Where would you typically find a canterbury?
A canterbury, being a stand or rack for magazines, sheet music, or papers, is typically found in a living room, music room, or study. It keeps such items upright and accessible rather than stacked flat.
