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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."

Origin: Old English

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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