Hythe

¹ American  

[hahyth] / haɪð /

noun

1. a town in E Kent, in SE England: one of the Cinque Ports.

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hythe ² American  

[hahyth] / haɪð /

noun

plural

hythes

1. Archaic. a landing place, harbor, or wharf on a river (now preserved in some place names, often in combination).

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Example Sentences

Norfolk Police said officers patrolling Methwold Hythe, near Downham Market, spotted activity in a field at about 02:30 BST on Monday.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2025

The sheer volume of the smoke billowing across the city can be seen in this photo taken in Hythe by one of our BBC Weather Watchers.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2024

"The unidentified vehicle left the scene in the direction Hythe, prior to the arrival of emergency services," the force added.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2023

The hub of the weeklong gathering was the Hythe, a short walk from the Eagle Bahn Gondola and the Born Free Express and Pride Express lifts.

From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2023

Afternoon sounds came into the room: people passing along the street to and from the shops in Cheapside or Poultry Lane; carters carrying goods to the wharves on the Thames, Belinsgate, or Queen Hythe.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli