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Cheltenham

CHEHL-tuh-nuhm

Cheltenham (name) means a spa town in Gloucestershire, England, well known for its horse-racing festival. Example: “Punters travelled from all over Britain for the Cheltenham Festival.”

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A spa town in Gloucestershire, England, well known for its horse-racing festival.

"Punters travelled from all over Britain for the Cheltenham Festival."

How to use Cheltenham

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In plain EnglishAn English town famous for its racecourse and annual National Hunt racing festival.

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Rhymes for Cheltenham

Denham Tottenham

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Cheltenham” mean?

The word “Cheltenham” means a spa town in Gloucestershire, England, well known for its horse-racing festival. In plain terms, an English town famous for its racecourse and annual National Hunt racing festival.

How do you pronounce “Cheltenham”?

“Cheltenham” is pronounced CHEHL-tuh-nuhm (/ˈt͡ʃɛltənəm/ in IPA).

How do you use “Cheltenham” in a sentence?

Here is “Cheltenham” used in a sentence: “Punters travelled from all over Britain for the Cheltenham Festival.”

What part of speech is “Cheltenham”?

“Cheltenham” is a name.

Is “Cheltenham” a common word?

“Cheltenham” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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