Word
chelsea
Phoneticschelsea
/ˈtʃɛɫsi/
Definitions
01London district
n. an expensive and famous area in West London, known for its history and art.
n. an affluent district in West London, situated on the north bank of the River Thames within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
“We spent the afternoon walking through the beautiful streets of Chelsea.”
“The King's Road in Chelsea remains a significant cultural landmark, historically associated with the fashion and music movements of the 1960s.”
02football club
n. a famous professional football team from London.
n. Chelsea Football Club, a professional English association football club based in Fulham, London, competing in the Premier League.
“He has been a Chelsea fan since he was a little boy.”
“Chelsea secured a narrow victory at Stamford Bridge, much to the delight of their home supporters.”
Synonyms
03given name
n. a common first name for a person, usually a woman.
n. a unisex given name, though predominantly feminine, originally transferred from the London place name.
“Chelsea is starting her new job at the hospital next week.”
“The author Chelsea Clinton has written several books for children and young adults.”
04type of porcelain
n. a special kind of old, valuable pottery made in London long ago.
n. a type of soft-paste porcelain produced by the Chelsea porcelain factory in London between 1745 and 1769.
“The museum has a rare collection of 18th-century Chelsea porcelain.”
“Collectors highly prize early Chelsea figurines for their delicate glaze and historical significance in British ceramic history.”
Technical
Etymology
From Old English Ċealchȳþ, from cealc (“chalk”) + hȳþ (“landing place”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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