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Uncommon
Chatham
CHAT-uhm
Chatham (name) means a port town in Kent, England, home to the Royal dockyard; also the name of many towns in the US and Canada. Example: “Chatham was historically important as a Royal Navy dockyard town.”
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A port town in Kent, England, home to the Royal dockyard; also the name of many towns in the US and Canada.
"Chatham was historically important as a Royal Navy dockyard town."
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Etymology
From an Old Welsh word for "wood" plus Old English hām, "home."
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What does “Chatham” mean?
The word “Chatham” means a port town in Kent, England, home to the Royal dockyard; also the name of many towns in the US and Canada.
How do you pronounce “Chatham”?
“Chatham” is pronounced CHAT-uhm (/ˈtʃæð.əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Chatham” in a sentence?
Here is “Chatham” used in a sentence: “Chatham was historically important as a Royal Navy dockyard town.”
What part of speech is “Chatham”?
“Chatham” is a name.
Where does the word “Chatham” come from?
The word “Chatham” comes from Old English. From an Old Welsh word for "wood" plus Old English hām, "home.".
Is “Chatham” a common word?
“Chatham” is an uncommon word in modern English.
