name

Margate

MAH-giht

Margate (name) means a seaside town in Kent, England. Example: “They spent the bank holiday weekend in Margate.”

name

A seaside town in Kent, England.

"They spent the bank holiday weekend in Margate."

noun

A silvery fish, the white margate, found in warm Atlantic waters.

"The divers spotted a school of margate near the reef."

How to use Margate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBest known as the name of an English coastal town, and also several other towns worldwide; the fish sense is a niche marine-biology term.

Word forms

margates plural

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Rhymes for Margate

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Margate” mean?

The word “Margate” means a seaside town in Kent, England. In plain terms, best known as the name of an English coastal town, and also several other towns worldwide; the fish sense is a niche marine-biology term.

How do you pronounce “Margate”?

“Margate” is pronounced MAH-giht (/ˈmɑ(ɹ)ɡɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “Margate” in a sentence?

Here is “Margate” used in a sentence: “They spent the bank holiday weekend in Margate.”

What part of speech is “Margate”?

Depending on how it is used, “Margate” can be a name and a noun.

How many meanings does “Margate” have?

“Margate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a seaside town in Kent, England.