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Gloucester

GLOS-tuh

Gloucester (name) means a cathedral city in Gloucestershire, England, on the River Severn; also the name of towns in the United States, Canada, and Australia, and a British royal dukedom. Example: “They visited Gloucester Cathedral on their trip through England.”

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A cathedral city in Gloucestershire, England, on the River Severn; also the name of towns in the United States, Canada, and Australia, and a British royal dukedom.
"They visited Gloucester Cathedral on their trip through England."
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Etymology

From Old English Glēawċeaster, from Latin Glēvum plus Old English ċeaster ("fort, city").

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Gloucester” mean?

The word “Gloucester” means a cathedral city in Gloucestershire, England, on the River Severn; also the name of towns in the United States, Canada, and Australia, and a British royal dukedom.

How do you pronounce “Gloucester”?

“Gloucester” is pronounced GLOS-tuh (/ˈɡlɔs.tɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Gloucester” in a sentence?

Here is “Gloucester” used in a sentence: “They visited Gloucester Cathedral on their trip through England.”

What part of speech is “Gloucester”?

“Gloucester” is a name.

Where does the word “Gloucester” come from?

The word “Gloucester” comes from Latin. From Old English Glēawċeaster, from Latin Glēvum plus Old English ċeaster ("fort, city").

Is “Gloucester” a common word?

“Gloucester” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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