Cathay

American  

[ka-they] / kæˈθeɪ /

noun

Literary or Archaic.

1. China.

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Cathay British  

/ kæˈθeɪ /

noun

1. a literary or archaic name for China

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Etymology

Origin of Cathay

< Medieval Latin Cat ( h ) aya < Turkic; compare Tatar Kïtai

Example Sentences

A representative for Cathay Home, a company selling home goods through major retailers, told the BBC that the decision was made since the disputed mark was not "essential to its business".

From BBC

Her legal team argued that the way Cathay Home has styled the word "Swift" in its branding closely resembled the singer's trademarked cursive signature.

From BBC

She went on to graduate from Pitzer College and worked at Cathay Bank for most of her professional life until she recently retired, her brother said.

From Los Angeles Times

“The street has been overly conservative on Cathay’s earnings potential,” the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal

The first minister spoke to BBC Wales on Monday for an end-of-year interview at the Welsh government's headquarters at Cathays Park in Cardiff.

From BBC