canterbury
canterbury — noun
1. a city in Kent in southeastern England, known especially for its cathedral and l
a city in Kent in southeastern England, known especially for its cathedral and long religious history
Many pilgrims still visit Canterbury to see the cathedral and old streets.
travel destination with cathedral context
Our history class took the train to Canterbury for a medieval tour.
take the train to + city
Hotels in Canterbury fill quickly during the summer arts festival.
The guide compared Canterbury with York when discussing ancient English cities.
- Canterbury Cathedral
- the city of Canterbury
- a trip to Canterbury
Usage Note
Context often mentions Kent, the cathedral, pilgrims, or the Church of England when this sense is meant.
2. a suburb and local government area in southwestern Sydney, Australia
a suburb and local government area in southwestern Sydney, Australia
Many commuters live in Canterbury and travel into central Sydney each day.
suburb residents commute into Sydney
A new bike path now links Canterbury with several nearby suburbs.
links Canterbury with nearby suburbs
Parents in Canterbury often meet at the riverside park after school.
Local council notices in Canterbury often mention parking and housing changes.
- Canterbury station
- Canterbury council
- Canterbury suburb
Usage Note
This sense usually appears in Australian context with Sydney, commuting, local council news, or nearby suburbs.