Cheltenham
Americannoun
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a city in northern Gloucestershire, in western England: a spa town and resort, host to many national and international festivals.
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a town in southeastern Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia.
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Printing. a style of type.
noun
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a town in W England, in central Gloucestershire: famous for its schools, racecourse, and saline springs (discovered in 1716). Pop: 98 875 (2001)
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a style of type
Example Sentences
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Holder told the court on Wednesday his company, JACKITCo, was on the brink of administration when he went to Gin and Juice in Cheltenham on 6 May 2022, and the company collapsed the following week.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
The Grand National is harder to predict than other meetings such as Cheltenham, where there are often trainers and jockeys to follow.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
After his win in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham Festival, Heart Wood was the 6-5 favourite, but could only manage third place at Aintree.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
John: Even as the landscape of the Grand National has shifted over the past few years, jumping accurately is still very important and few did it better at the Cheltenham Festival than this fella.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
They fall out of love, Julia moves off to Edinburgh, Mum to Cheltenham, and Dad to Oxford with Cynthia.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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