name
Margate
MAH-giht
Margate (name) means a seaside town in Kent, England. Example: “They spent the bank holiday weekend in Margate.”
name
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A seaside town in Kent, England.
"They spent the bank holiday weekend in Margate."
noun
1
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 notesIn 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.
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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.
