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Chelsea
CHEHL-see
Chelsea (name) means an affluent district in west London, on the north bank of the Thames. Example: “They bought a townhouse in Chelsea after the deal closed.”
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An affluent district in west London, on the north bank of the Thames.
"They bought a townhouse in Chelsea after the deal closed."
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Chelsea Football Club, an English Premier League team based in west London.
"Chelsea won the match 2-1 at Stamford Bridge."
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A given name, taken from the London place name.
"Chelsea started at her new school on Monday."
How to use Chelsea
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often either the London neighbourhood, its football club, or a first name borrowed from the place.
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Etymology
From Old English words meaning roughly "chalk landing place", referring to the riverbank where chalk was once unloaded.
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Chelsey
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What does “Chelsea” mean?
The word “Chelsea” means an affluent district in west London, on the north bank of the Thames. In plain terms, most often either the London neighbourhood, its football club, or a first name borrowed from the place.
How do you pronounce “Chelsea”?
“Chelsea” is pronounced CHEHL-see (/ˈt͡ʃɛlsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Chelsea” in a sentence?
Here is “Chelsea” used in a sentence: “They bought a townhouse in Chelsea after the deal closed.”
What part of speech is “Chelsea”?
“Chelsea” is a name.
Where does the word “Chelsea” come from?
The word “Chelsea” comes from Old English. From Old English words meaning roughly "chalk landing place", referring to the riverbank where chalk was once unloaded.
Is “Chelsea” a common word?
“Chelsea” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Chelsea” have?
“Chelsea” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an affluent district in west London, on the north bank of the Thames.
What is the difference between Chelsea and Kensington?
Both are affluent districts in west London and sit next to each other. Together they form the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, but they remain distinct areas with Chelsea lying along the north bank of the Thames.
What does 'Chelsea' refer to in football?
In football, Chelsea usually means Chelsea Football Club, an English Premier League team based in west London. It takes its name from the Chelsea district where the club is located.
What is a Chelsea bun?
A Chelsea bun is a sweet, spiced bread roll made with currants and glazed with sugar, rolled into a square spiral shape. It is traditionally associated with the Chelsea area of London.
What are Chelsea boots?
Chelsea boots are close-fitting ankle boots with an elastic panel on each side instead of laces, allowing them to be pulled on and off easily. They are a classic style worn by both men and women.
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