Chelsea

American

[chel-see] / ˈtʃɛl si /

noun

a former borough in Greater London, England: now part of Kensington and Chelsea; many residences of artists and writers.
a city in E Massachusetts, near Boston.
a female given name.

Chelsea British

/ ˈtʃɛlsɪ /

noun

a residential district of SW London, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea: site of the Chelsea Royal Hospital for old and invalid soldiers ( Chelsea Pensioners )

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Chelsea defender James has a hamstring issue which arose in England's 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday, and he was missing from group training before the squad's departure to New York.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Pochettino refused to change the system that has brought him success at European clubs Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco announced his departure last month amid reported Chelsea interest.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Lauren Sanchez Bezos, Whitney Cummings, Kimora Lee Simmons, Monica Lewinsky, Chelsea Handler and Justin Theroux were among the famous personalities celebrating the couple and the latest addition to their family in the comments section.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

A1 E. Newman's office was on 21st Street, not far from the Chelsea Hotel.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

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