neath

American  

[neeth, neeth] / niθ, nið /

Or 'neath

preposition

Chiefly Literary.

1. beneath.

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neath British  

/ niːθ /

preposition

1. archaic short for beneath

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Etymology

Origin of neath

First recorded in 1780–90; aphetic variant of beneath

Example Sentences

Lewis Smith, 23. from Neath, said it was a "huge investment in south Wales" and "extremely good news for an area that needs it now more than ever".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Leah Matthews, 32, from Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, broke ribs, her pelvis, hip and her foot in the fall last October on a visit to Henrhyd Falls in Neath with her partner.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The highest increases are in Conwy and Vale of Glamorgan at 6.5% with the lowest at 3.5% in Neath Port Talbot.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

"It was just a mess, boxes and personal items everywhere," said Thomas, from Neath.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

By the Act of Union of 1535 the county of Glamorgan was incorporated as it now exists, by the addition to the old county of the lordship of Gower and Kilvey, west of the Neath.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" by Various