Canterbury Meaning
/ˈkæntəɹbəɹi/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA rack for magazines or other papers, usually wooden, often done as a decorative piece.
nameA cathedral city in Kent, England (OS grid ref TR1457).
Sentence Examples
Canterbury is a city in England.
The Canterbury Tales are famous stories.
The pilgrims traveled along the road toward the cathedral in canterbury.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The pilgrims traveled to the cathedral in ____ to visit the shrine.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The city of ____ is famous for its large and ancient cathedral city.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English Caunterbury, Canterburi, from Old English Cantwara burg.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"A New Zealand linguistics doctorate graduate from the University of Canterbury has completed a world-first study into colloquial Antarctic English, spoken at the US, British and New Zealand Antarctic research stations."
— 2024 June 20, Eva Corlett, “Fidlets, fingies and riding a doo: study sheds light on Antarctic English slang”, in The Guardian:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The pilgrims traveled to the cathedral in ____ to visit the shrine.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The city of ____ is famous for its large and ancient cathedral city.